Saudi Arabia

Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year

Expat workers in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to transfer their services to another employer without waiting for one year after their arrival in the Kingdom, given that certain conditions are fulfilled, local media reported.  The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Rajhi, approved an amendment to the Saudi Labor Law regards this. ... <a title="Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-can-now-switch-jobs-without-waiting-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year">Read more</a>

How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water

Saudi Arabia has no rivers or waterfalls, but everyone gets water Saudi Arabia is a vast desert country with a largely arid climate. Despite this, the country is home to millions of people who rely on a steady supply of water for their daily needs. But how is this possible in a country with no ... <a title="How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/where-does-saudi-arabia-get-its-water-from/" aria-label="Read more about How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water">Read more</a>

Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know

Awfar Service by Saudi Post Awfar is a service provided by Saudi Post for those who want their parcels delivered to their preferred address. Using this service, customers can receive their letters, parcels, and documents at their preferred locations.  One of the benefits of this service is that if a customer has a P.O. Box ... <a title="Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/awfar-service-by-saudi-post/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know">Read more</a>

Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) clarified that any Saudi employer who allows his or her expatriate worker to engage in jobs for their own personal gain or in exchange for a sum of money will be punished with a maximum jail term of three months and fines of up to SR 50,000, local media ... <a title="Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/fines-and-jail-for-employers-allow-expatriates-to-work-for-personal-benefit/" aria-label="Read more about Fines and jail time for employers who allow expatriates to work for personal benefit">Read more</a>

List of International Schools in Riyadh

International Schools in Riyadh There are many international schools in Riyadh. The following is a list of some of the popular international schools in Riyadh, along with their location and contact information. Name of the School Location Contact Number Kingdom Schools Ar-Rabi 11 275 5555 American International School Al Arid 11 459 7500 British International ... <a title="List of International Schools in Riyadh" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/international-schools-in-riyadh/" aria-label="Read more about List of International Schools in Riyadh">Read more</a>

Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has said that exit re-entry visas can not be converted into final exit visas while the visa holder is outside the kingdom, local media reported citing Jawazat sources.  The exit re-entry visa holders who do not return within the visa’s validity period will be barred from entering the ... <a title="Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/exit-re-entry-visas-cannot-be-converted-to-final-exit-while-abroad-jawazat/" aria-label="Read more about Exit Re-Entry Visas Cannot Be Converted To Final Exit While Abroad: Jawazat">Read more</a>