Saudi Arabia

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  • How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)

    If you’ve just arrived in Saudi Arabia or recently got your Iqama, one of the first things on your to-do list is opening a bank account. Al Rajhi Bank is one of the most widely used banks in the Kingdom, and the good news is that you can open a current account entirely through their ... <a title="How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/open-alrajhi-bank-account-online/" aria-label="Read more about How to Open an Al Rajhi Bank Account Online in Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)">Read more</a>

    May 6, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    April 29, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    April 8, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    April 7, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    March 31, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 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>

    March 14, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen