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Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has begun implementing the decision to increase the Saudization rate in engineering professions in the private sector to 30 percent, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The decision applies to private sector establishments that employ five or more workers in the ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has extended the deadline for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. The extension applies to expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. It also covers workers who have not been issued a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-work-permit-deadline-extended-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026">Read more</a>
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Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer
Saudia has announced a one-time free booking change for passengers traveling on international flights as part of its Summer 2026 travel campaign. The offer is among several benefits introduced by the national carrier ahead of the busy summer travel season, which runs from June through the end of August. One Free Booking Modification Passengers booked on international flights can change their ... <a title="Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/" aria-label="Read more about Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000
Travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia should be aware of an important change to the Kingdom’s customs declaration rules. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has reduced the mandatory declaration threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000. Under the updated regulations, anyone carrying cash, negotiable financial instruments, gold bars, precious metals, gemstones, jewelry, or their equivalents with a combined ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new framework that will introduce mandatory occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings for employees across the Kingdom through a phased implementation plan. According to a recently issued guide, the new regulations aim to strengthen workplace health and safety by establishing a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/mandatory-occupational-fitness-health-screenings/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees">Read more</a>
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region
The Riyadh Region Municipality has announced 12 public viewing locations in Riyadh city and more than 52 additional locations across the governorates and regional centers as part of the “World Cup Closer to You” initiative. The initiative aims to bring the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup closer to residents and visitors by providing equipped public spaces where they can ... <a title="2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-world-cup-2026-screening-locations/" aria-label="Read more about 2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region">Read more</a>
