Saudi Arabia | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:24:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Saudi Arabia | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-bnpl-limit-10000/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:21:58 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-bnpl-limit-10000/ sama_raises_bnpl_limitThe Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has increased the maximum outstanding financing limit for individual customers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from SAR 5,000 to SAR 10,000. The new limit was announced in a circular issued to banks, financing companies and BNPL providers operating in the Kingdom. Under SAMA’s regulations, the increase applies to the total outstanding ... Read more

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]]> Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:16:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/ saudia_summer_offersSaudia has announced a one-time free booking change for passengers traveling on international flights as part of its Summer 2026 travel campaign. The offer is among several benefits introduced by the national carrier ahead of the busy summer travel season, which runs from June through the end of August. One Free Booking Modification Passengers booked on international flights can change their ... Read more

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]]> Qiwa Sets June 30 Deadline to Renew Expired Work Permits in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-remove-workers-expired-work-permits/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:41:39 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-remove-workers-expired-work-permits/ Qiwa_Saudi_ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has reminded employers that Tuesday, June 30, 2026, is the final deadline to regularize the status of employees whose work permits have expired. From Wednesday, July 1, Qiwa will begin automatically removing workers from an establishment’s records if their work permit has remained expired for more than three months. The measure is part of the Ministry ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:27:51 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/ custom declaration saudi arabiaTravelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia should be aware of an important change to the Kingdom’s customs declaration rules. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reduced the mandatory declaration threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000. Under the updated regulations, anyone carrying cash, negotiable financial instruments, gold bars, precious metals, gemstones, jewelry, or their equivalents with a combined ... Read more

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]]> How to Report a Stolen Vehicle Online in Saudi Arabia Through Absher https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-report-a-stolen-vehicle-online/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:59:13 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-report-a-stolen-vehicle-online/ vehicle_theft_in_saudi_arabiaIf your vehicle has been stolen in Saudi Arabia, you no longer need to visit a police station to file the initial theft report. The Ministry of Interior offers an electronic service through the Absher Individuals platform, allowing eligible vehicle owners to report a stolen vehicle online in just a few steps. Here’s everything you need to ... Read more

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]]> 2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-world-cup-2026-screening-locations/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:20:04 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-world-cup-2026-screening-locations/ People watching FIFA World Cup 2026 on public screen in riyadhThe Riyadh Region Municipality has announced 12 public viewing locations in Riyadh city and more than 52 additional locations across the governorates and regional centers as part of the “World Cup Closer to You” initiative. The initiative aims to bring the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup closer to residents and visitors by providing equipped public spaces where they can ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Updates Power Bank Rules for Air Travelers https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-power-bank-rules-flights/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:08:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-power-bank-rules-flights/ a power bank is carrying on a carry on baggage on an aircratThe General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has recently announced updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks on flights operating through Saudi airports. The new measures align with the latest safety standards issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). According to GACA, passengers are now permitted to carry a maximum of two ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:27:57 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/ saudi_traffic_fines_listDriving in Saudi Arabia comes with clear rules — and real consequences for breaking them. The General Traffic Department (Muroor), operating under the Ministry of Interior, enforces a structured system of eight violation categories, each carrying financial penalties and, in many cases, demerit points against your driving record. Overview: The 8 Violation Categories Saudi traffic ... Read more

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]]> Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices https://ksaexpats.com/darb-alwatan-bus-time-schedule/ Sun, 24 May 2026 09:33:32 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/darb-alwatan-bus-time-schedule/ darb_al_watan_bus_time_scheduleIf you’ve been living in Saudi Arabia for a while, you already know that getting around between cities can be a bit of a logistics puzzle — especially if you don’t have your own car or prefer not to fly for shorter inter-city trips. That’s where Darb Alwatan comes in. Darb Alwatan is a licensed Saudi bus ... Read more

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]]> How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:37:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ how_to_get_a_driving_license_in_saudi_arabiaSo you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... Read more

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