Saudi Arabia

Check Your Area’s Zain 5G Coverage

Zain KSA is a major telecom operator in Saudi Arabia. Zain is extending its 5G network coverage across Saudi Arabia. You can now check Zain 5G coverage by visiting Zain 5G coverage map. You can check Zain 5G coverage by visiting this link: https://sa.zain.com/en/5g-coverage?AF_language=en The 5G network provides tenfold the data transmission speed of the ... <a title="Check Your Area’s Zain 5G Coverage" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/zain-published-coverage-map-of-its-5g-network/" aria-label="Read more about Check Your Area’s Zain 5G Coverage">Read more</a>

Ministry of Labor Cancels Yellow Category of Nitaqat System

In January 2020, the Minister of Labor and Social Development, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, made an important decision that affected many private employers in Saudi Arabia. The directive was to cancel the yellow category of the Nitaqat system entirely. All establishments that were previously classified as yellow would be automatically moved to the red ... <a title="Ministry of Labor Cancels Yellow Category of Nitaqat System" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/ministry-of-labor-cancels-yellow-category-of-nitaqat-system/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry of Labor Cancels Yellow Category of Nitaqat System">Read more</a>

List of Technical Professions That Require SCE Registration for Iqama Renewal

Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is mandatory for those who are under one of the professions mentioned below (Iqama Profession). More technical professions are on the way. The following professions in Iqama are linked with the Saudi Council of Engineers and require registration with SCE for Iqama renewal: Building Surveyor General Draughtsman ... <a title="List of Technical Professions That Require SCE Registration for Iqama Renewal" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/list-of-technical-professions-that-require-sec-registration-for-iqama-renewal/" aria-label="Read more about List of Technical Professions That Require SCE Registration for Iqama Renewal">Read more</a>

Lifetime Ban for Expats Deported With Huroob Status

The Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) said that any expatriate employee who reported Huroob status by his employer (runaway worker or absconder) would face a fine of SR 50,000 with six months imprisonment and that he would also be deported from the Kingdom and would not be able to enter the country again, local media ... <a title="Lifetime Ban for Expats Deported With Huroob Status" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-deported-with-huroob-will-not-be-able-to-enter-ksa-again/" aria-label="Read more about Lifetime Ban for Expats Deported With Huroob Status">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia’s New Taxi Fare Structure: What You Need to Know

If you’re taking taxis regularly in Saudi Arabia, you need to understand the current fare structure. The Transport General Authority (TGA) revised taxi rates in March 2022, increasing fares across the board. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to the mall, or catching a ride late at night, these are the rates that apply to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s New Taxi Fare Structure: What You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/revised-taxi-fares-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s New Taxi Fare Structure: What You Need to Know">Read more</a>

Saudi Tourist Visa: Everything You Need to Know

SAUDI TOURIST VISA Saudi Arabia opened its doors to the world after it announced that tourist visas would be available to citizens from 49 countries. FEES FOR SAUDI TOURIST VISA The fee for a Saudi tourist visa is SR 440 including SR 140 travel insurance. SAUDI TOURIST VISA VALIDITY AND STAYING PERIOD Tourist visas will ... <a title="Saudi Tourist Visa: Everything You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-saudi-tourist-visas/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Tourist Visa: Everything You Need to Know">Read more</a>