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Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule
Saudi 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 ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day vs National Day: What’s the Difference?
With Founding Day 2026 approaching this Sunday, February 22, many people in Saudi Arabia are preparing to celebrate this relatively new national holiday. But if you’re wondering how Founding Day differs from the more familiar National Day observed every September 23, you’re not alone. While both holidays celebrate important moments in Saudi Arabia’s history, they ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day vs National Day: What’s the Difference?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/difference-between-saudi-national-day-and-founding-day/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day vs National Day: What’s the Difference?">Read more</a>
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What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that makes it easier for employers and domestic workers to handle contract terminations when workers go missing or stop showing up for work. The Work Interruption Service, available through the Musaned platform (the national unified recruitment system), is designed to protect both employers ... <a title="What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-absent-ksa-new-rule/" aria-label="Read more about What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained">Read more</a>
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How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)
If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, your Iqama (residency permit) is essential to your legal stay and access to services like banking, healthcare, and education. To boost local employment, the government introduced the Nitaqat program in 2011, which classifies private companies based on how many Saudi nationals they employ. What Is ... <a title="How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>
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How to Download GOSI Salary Certificate in Saudi Arabia (2026)
If you’re working in Saudi Arabia, you’ll likely need your GOSI salary certificate at some point—whether for a bank loan, visa application, or proof of employment. The good news? You can now download it in minutes using the GOSI mobile app. This guide explains what GOSI is and walks you through the simple steps to ... <a title="How to Download GOSI Salary Certificate in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-download-gosi-salary-certificate/" aria-label="Read more about How to Download GOSI Salary Certificate in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>
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Saudi transport authority conducts 430,000 road inspections in January
Saudi Arabia’s General Transport Authority has announced the outcome of nationwide transport inspections conducted in January 2026, revealing widespread non-compliance in the road sector. Authorities carried out 437,735 inspections across land, sea, and rail transport. The road transport sector accounted for 430,066 of those checks. Inspectors uncovered 90,281 road violations and 14 maritime violations. A ... <a title="Saudi transport authority conducts 430,000 road inspections in January" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-transport-inspections-january-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi transport authority conducts 430,000 road inspections in January">Read more</a>
