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SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025
SAPTCO’s SAT Bus provides reliable intercity transportation across Saudi Arabia with extensive routes connecting major cities. This comprehensive guide covers schedules, fares, and booking information for 2025 to help you plan your journey efficiently and affordably. About SAPTCO SAT Bus service SAPTCO ALSA for Transportation (SAT) operates modern air-conditioned buses connecting cities throughout the Kingdom. ... <a title="SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saptco-bus-time-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about SAT Bus: Timings, Routes, Ticket Prices in 2025">Read more</a>
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Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections
The Saudi Water Authority has launched an incentive initiative to encourage individuals with unauthorized water and sewage connections to regularize their status with the National Water Company. The initiative offers a three-month grace period, starting Sunday and ending on Monday, August 18. During this period, violators can apply to correct their records and connection data ... <a title="Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/unauthorized-water-connections-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Water Authority Offers 3 Months to Legalize Illegal Water Connections">Read more</a>
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6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has started a 6-month grace period from today (Sunday) for domestic workers reported as absent from work (huroob) who are still living in the Kingdom. This new step gives both domestic workers and employers a chance to correct their legal status. The full process can be ... <a title="6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/grace-period-absent-domestic-workers-ksa/" aria-label="Read more about 6-Month Grace Period to Fix Status of Absent Domestic Workers">Read more</a>
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Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA
Saudi Arabia introduced a 25% discount on traffic fines for violations committed on or after April 18, 2024, under Article 75 of the Traffic Law. This ongoing initiative aims to encourage timely fine payments and ease the financial burden on all residents, including expatriates. What Is Article 75? Article 75 of the Saudi Traffic Law allows a 25% reduction on ... <a title="Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/ksa-traffic-fine-discount-article-75/" aria-label="Read more about Understanding Article 75: How Expats Can Save on Traffic Fines in KSA">Read more</a>
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Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has announced the start of a new Saudization program for four health professions in the private sector. The first phase begins on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Which Jobs Are Affected? The decision applies to the following health professions, with specific Saudization (localization) targets: Salary ... <a title="Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-of-four-health-professions-begins-today/" aria-label="Read more about Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Launches New Digital Platform for Hajj Permits: Tasreeh
The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), has launched a new digital platform called Tasreeh. This platform will make it easier for people to get permits for Hajj. What is the Tasreeh Platform? Tasreeh is a unified online system that issues permits for entering Makkah and the holy sites during ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Launches New Digital Platform for Hajj Permits: Tasreeh" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/tasreeh-platform-hajj-permits/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Launches New Digital Platform for Hajj Permits: Tasreeh">Read more</a>
