News & Updates | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:19:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png News & Updates | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:51:33 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026 hrsd-saudiSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued Ministerial Order No. 132249, mandating 100% Saudization across 69 supporting administrative professions in the private sector. The decision, dated April 5, 2026, applies to all private sector establishments employing one or more workers in the listed roles. The order is part of the ministry’s ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:13:32 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Saudi domestic workers regulation 2026Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional Unrest https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-extends-expired-visas-stranded-visitors-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-extends-expired-visas-stranded-visitors-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:20:46 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-extends-expired-visas-stranded-visitors-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-extends-expired-visas-stranded-visitors-2026 Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional UnrestSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced measures to address the status of foreign nationals holding expired visas who have been unable to leave the Kingdom due to ongoing regional circumstances. The ministry said the measures apply to holders of all types of visit visas, as well as Umrah, transit, and final exit visas that ... Read more

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]]> What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia? https://ksaexpats.com/islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:07:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=islamic-finance-vs-conventional-banking What Is Islamic Finance and How Does It Differ from Conventional Banking in Saudi Arabia?If you’re an expat working in Saudi Arabia, you’ve probably noticed something different about banking here. Terms like “Murabaha,” “Takaful,” and “Sharia-compliant” appear everywhere — from car financing ads to salary account brochures. But what does Islamic finance actually mean? And more importantly, how does it affect your money? Understanding Islamic finance isn’t just academic ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Warning Sirens Explained: What Every Expat Needs to Know https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-warning-sirens-guide/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-warning-sirens-guide Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:32:07 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-warning-sirens-guide/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-warning-sirens-guide saudi-arabia-warning-siren-explainedIf you’ve ever heard a loud siren blaring across your neighbourhood in Saudi Arabia and had no idea what to do — you’re not alone. Many expats living in the Kingdom have never been briefed on the country’s civil emergency warning system. Knowing what each siren means, and how to respond, could genuinely save your ... Read more

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]]> Mosadaqa Verification in Saudi Arabia: What Expats Need to Know https://ksaexpats.com/mosadaqa-verification/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=mosadaqa-verification Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/mosadaqa-verification/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=mosadaqa-verification mosadaqa-verificationIf you’re planning to work in Saudi Arabia — or you’re already here and need to get your qualifications formally recognised — there’s one process you’re almost certainly going to encounter: Mosadaqa. It’s not complicated once you understand what it is and why it exists. But it can cause real delays to your visa, work permit, ... Read more

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]]> Hajj 2026 Package Bookings Open for Domestic Pilgrims https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:23:35 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hajj-2026-package-booking-now-open Hajj 2026 Package Booking Open for Domestic PilgrimsThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of the booking phase for Hajj packages for those wishing to perform the pilgrimage from within Saudi Arabia, including citizens and residents with valid residency permits, for the 1447 AH Hajj season. The booking process is available through the “Nusuk” application and website, following the data ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Eid Al-Fitr 2026: 4-Day Holiday for Private Sector https://ksaexpats.com/eid-al-fitr-2026-holiday-announced/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=eid-al-fitr-2026-holiday-announced Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:37:41 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/eid-al-fitr-2026-holiday-announced/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=eid-al-fitr-2026-holiday-announced saudi-arabia-eid-al-fitr-2026-holidays-announced-for-private-sectorSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a four-day holiday for Eid Al-Fitr covering employees in the private sector and non-profit organizations. Mohammed Al-Rizqi, ministry spokesman, said the holiday will begin at the end of the working day on Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to Ramadan 29. The four-day holiday duration follows ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Cabinet Approves Rules on GCC Vehicle Stays, Sets 90-Day Annual Cap https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gcc-vehicles-90-day-annual-cap/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-gcc-vehicles-90-day-annual-cap Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:10 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gcc-vehicles-90-day-annual-cap/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-gcc-vehicles-90-day-annual-cap Saudi Arabia Limits GCC-Registered Vehicles to 90 Days Per Year Inside the KingdomSaudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved regulations governing the stay of vehicles registered in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states within the Kingdom, aiming to regulate usage and reduce violations linked to extended vehicle stays without registration. The regulations apply to vehicles owned by Saudi citizens or residents, or those authorized to drive such ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:47:36 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026 Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties ScheduleSaudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed Al-Rajhi, has issued a decision amending the schedule of violations and penalties under the Labor Law and its executive regulations, the ministry announced Wednesday. The ministry said the decision aims to support labor market stability, protect workers’ rights, and increase the attractiveness and flexibility ... Read more

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