Saudi Arabia

Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030

The Kingdom shifts focus to peak execution as its decade-long transformation strategy reaches its last five-year stretch. Saudi Arabia has entered Phase 3 of Vision 2030, the final stage of the country’s landmark economic and social transformation program. The phase, which runs from 2026 to 2030, follows nearly a decade of reforms, institution-building and large-scale ... <a title="Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-vision-2030-enters-final-phase/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase, Targeting Full Delivery by 2030">Read more</a>

Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the “Authenticated Employment Contract as an Enforceable Instrument” initiative, expanding its coverage to fixed-term contracts upon renewal or extension. Under the initiative, employers are required to document or update employment contracts through the Qiwa platform and obtain an execution number ... <a title="Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts">Read more</a>

Aquarabia Qiddiya City: Opening Date, Rides, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and More

Saudi Arabia is about to make one of the biggest splashes in the region’s entertainment history. On April 23, 2026, Aquarabia Qiddiya City officially opens its gates to the public — and if you’re living in Riyadh or planning a visit to the Kingdom, this is one day out you genuinely don’t want to miss. ... <a title="Aquarabia Qiddiya City: Opening Date, Rides, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and More" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/aquarabia-qiddiya-city-ticket-prices-rides-dress-code/" aria-label="Read more about Aquarabia Qiddiya City: Opening Date, Rides, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and More">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights">Read more</a>

Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply

The final exit visa — known locally as Khurooj Nihai — is one of the most important documents any expatriate in Saudi Arabia will deal with. It permanently ends your legal residency in the Kingdom, cancels your Iqama (residence permit), and allows you to leave Saudi Arabia for good. Whether your work contract has ended, you’ve resigned, ... <a title="Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/final-exit-visa-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Final Exit Visa in Saudi Arabia: Rules, Process & How to Apply">Read more</a>

What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia?

If you’re an expat working in Saudi Arabia, you’ve probably noticed something different about banking here. Terms like “Murabaha,” “Takaful,” and “Sharia-compliant” appear everywhere — from car financing ads to salary account brochures. But what does Islamic finance actually mean? And more importantly, how does it affect your money? Understanding Islamic finance isn’t just academic ... <a title="What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking/" aria-label="Read more about What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia?">Read more</a>