Saudi Arabia

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>

Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data

The Saudi cabinet approved the Personal Data Protection Law on Tuesday. The Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that the new law protects the rights related to processing personal data, regulates their sharing between entities, and prevents their misuse. The new law will be implemented within 180 days. The new law is intended to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-approves-personal-data-protection-law/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia approves law to protect personal data">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration

Quddum Platform KSA The Absher portal in Saudi Arabia announced the launch of a new platform “Quddum Platform” (Arrival Platform) for people traveling to the Kingdom from different countries around the world for various reasons. The new platform is to simplify the entry process at various border ports. The Quddum Platform enables those coming to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-announces-launch-of-quddum-platform/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia launches “Quddum” platform for arrival registration">Read more</a>

Free WiFi at Riyadh International Airport

The King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh now provides free WiFi service to passengers. The free WiFi service helps passengers to stay connected and plan their travel while staying at the airport. To take advantage of Riyadh Airport’s free Wi-Fi service, select the “KKIA Free WiFi” network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks ... <a title="Free WiFi at Riyadh International Airport" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/free-wifi-at-riyadh-international-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Free WiFi at Riyadh International Airport">Read more</a>