News & Updates | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:24:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 Raises Buy Now, Pay Later Financing Limit to SAR 10,000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-bnpl-limit-10000/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:21:58 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-bnpl-limit-10000/ sama_raises_bnpl_limitThe Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has increased the maximum outstanding financing limit for individual customers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from SAR 5,000 to SAR 10,000. The new limit was announced in a circular issued to banks, financing companies and BNPL providers operating in the Kingdom. Under SAMA’s regulations, the increase applies to the total outstanding ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:40:03 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/ saudization_on_engineering_professionsSaudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-work-permit-deadline-extended-2026/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:08:11 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-work-permit-deadline-extended-2026/ hrsd_saudiSaudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> Saudia Offers One-Time Free Booking Change on International Flights This Summer https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:16:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudia-free-booking-change/ saudia_summer_offersSaudia 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 ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Lowers Customs Declaration Threshold from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:27:51 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-customs-declaration-40000/ custom declaration saudi arabiaTravelers 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 ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees https://ksaexpats.com/mandatory-occupational-fitness-health-screenings/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:09:29 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/mandatory-occupational-fitness-health-screenings/ saudi_hrsd_hqThe 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 ... Read more

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]]> 2026 FIFA World Cup: Public Viewing Locations Across Riyadh Region https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-world-cup-2026-screening-locations/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:20:04 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-world-cup-2026-screening-locations/ People watching FIFA World Cup 2026 on public screen in riyadhThe 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 ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Updates Power Bank Rules for Air Travelers https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-power-bank-rules-flights/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:08:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-power-bank-rules-flights/ a power bank is carrying on a carry on baggage on an aircratThe General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has recently announced updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks on flights operating through Saudi airports. The new measures align with the latest safety standards issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). According to GACA, passengers are now permitted to carry a maximum of two ... Read more

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]]> HRSD: Employers Must Provide Seats for Sales Cashiers and Reception Staff https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-seating-rule/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-seating-rule/ sales_cashier_seatingSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has reminded private sector establishments that they are required to provide seating for employees working in sales cashier and reception positions. According to the ministry, employers must provide chairs specifically for employees to use during working hours. The ministry clarified that chairs located in rest or break areas do not fulfill ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Traffic Fines and Violations: Complete Guide https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:27:57 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-traffic-fine-list/ saudi_traffic_fines_listDriving in Saudi Arabia comes with clear rules — and real consequences for breaking them. The General Traffic Department (Muroor), operating under the Ministry of Interior, enforces a structured system of eight violation categories, each carrying financial penalties and, in many cases, demerit points against your driving record. Overview: The 8 Violation Categories Saudi traffic ... Read more

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