Life in KSA

How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched digital versions of national identity cards for citizens and expatriates. The “Digital ID” or “Digital Iqama” can be accessed through the new “Absher individuals” app. Digital ID’s can be used instead of plastic cards for all official purposes. How to Activate Digital Iqama in Absher? 1- Download the ... <a title="How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/procedure-to-activate-digital-id-in-absher/" aria-label="Read more about How to activate “Digital Iqama” in Absher?">Read more</a>

Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia

An employment contract is a signed agreement between an individual employee and an employer. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties.  The employment contract must be under the standard form of the employment contract formulated by the Ministry. The parties may add other provisions that do not contradict the provisions of the Labor Law or its regulations, ... <a title="Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/employment-contract-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone

If you are an Al Rajhi Bank customer in Saudi Arabia and are using internet banking, the Aman Al Rajhi app will be very useful to you. This token generation app generates an OTP each time you need to transact on the Al Rajhi Bank website without needing to receive an OTP as an SMS ... <a title="How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-activate-aman-al-rajhi-app/" aria-label="Read more about How to Activate Aman Al-Rajhi App in Your Smartphone">Read more</a>

Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has clarified the procedure for renewing the final exit visa for workers after its expiry and the penalty prescribed for that. Jawzat’s clarification came during its reply to a citizen’s question on how to renew his domestic worker’s final exit visa after the end of the validity period. Jawazat ... <a title="Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/19266-fnioiy/" aria-label="Read more about Jawazat clarifies procedure to renew expired final exit visa">Read more</a>

Reporting Harassment, Cybercrime, and Human Trafficking via Kollona Amn App

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security Department operates the “Kollona Amn” (We Are All Security) app — a mobile application designed to help you report serious crimes directly to authorities. Whether you’re facing harassment, cybercrime, or suspect human trafficking, this app gives you a safe way to file official complaints. What is Kollona Amn? Kollona Amn is ... <a title="Reporting Harassment, Cybercrime, and Human Trafficking via Kollona Amn App" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/kollona-amn-report-harassment-cybercrime/" aria-label="Read more about Reporting Harassment, Cybercrime, and Human Trafficking via Kollona Amn App">Read more</a>

Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRD) has announced eight conditions under which expat workers can change jobs without needing approval from their current employer. These rules are part of new labor reforms aimed at ending the sponsorship system for foreign workers and improving the relationship between expat workers and their employers. The ... <a title="Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/conditions-to-change-job-without-employer-consent/" aria-label="Read more about Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent">Read more</a>