Saudi Arabia

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  • How to Use Sehhaty App’s Immediate Consultation Service

    Immediate Consultation Service Sehhaty App is a health application provided under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. It aims to promote a healthy lifestyle by raising public awareness of health issues and providing individuals and families with access to health information and services. This article explains how you can get an ... <a title="How to Use Sehhaty App’s Immediate Consultation Service" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/sehhaty-app-immediate-consultation-service/" aria-label="Read more about How to Use Sehhaty App’s Immediate Consultation Service">Read more</a>

    November 28, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa 

    Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi Arabia. This article explains how can an employee accepts an employee transfer request sent by a new employer in Saudi Arabia via the Qiwa platform. How to Accept a Transfer Request in Qiwa Visit the Qiwa ... <a title="How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa " class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-accept-an-employee-transfer-request-in-qiwa/" aria-label="Read more about How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa ">Read more</a>

    November 22, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)

    The fixed bill service (Tayseer program) of the Saudi Electricity Company allows customers to pay a monthly fixed rate bill based on their average monthly consumption over the previous year. This article explains how you can cancel the SEC fixed bill service if you have already activated it.  Steps to Cancel / Unsubscribe SEC Fixed ... <a title="How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-cancel-sec-fixed-bill-service-tayseer-program/" aria-label="Read more about How to Cancel SEC Fixed Bill Service (Tayseer Program)">Read more</a>

    November 12, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals

    Saudi Arabia has announced the approval of granting citizenships to foreign nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.  The announcement is in accordance with the royal order to grant citizenship to high-skilled professionals working in specialized areas within the legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technical ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-to-grant-citizenship-to-highly-qualified-foreign-nationals/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals">Read more</a>

    November 11, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds

    Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has allowed financial market institutions to accept subscriptions of non-Saudis in real estate funds that invest in assets within Makkah and Madinah, according to a statement by the CMA. The CMA stressed that financial institutions must ensure compliance with the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by non-Saudis ... <a title="Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudis-can-now-invest-in-makkah-madinah-real-estate-funds/" aria-label="Read more about Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds">Read more</a>

    November 9, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat

    Saudi Arabia’s traffic authorities have started imposing fines on motorists for violations such as allowing the use of front seats for children under the age of 10, and not installing child safety seats, a local newspaper reported. The violation carries a fine of between SR 300 and SR 500. Motorists are required by law to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-imposes-fines-for-allowing-children-to-sit-in-the-front-seat/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat">Read more</a>

    November 4, 2021 By Mohammed Ameen