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10 Essential Mobile Apps for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
Living in Saudi Arabia as an expatriate has become much more convenient thanks to various mobile applications. Here are 10 must-have apps that will help you navigate daily life in the Kingdom. 1. Absher The official government services app that allows you to manage your residency (Iqama), access digital ID, handle traffic violations, and process ... <a title="10 Essential Mobile Apps for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/most-important-mobile-apps-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Essential Mobile Apps for Expatriates in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>
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Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results
The Wafid Medical Test is a health screening mandatory for expatriates seeking to work, live, or study in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. “Wafid,” meaning “visitor” in Arabic, reflects the test’s role in ensuring that newcomers are free from certain infectious and non-infectious health conditions that ... <a title="Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/wafid-medical-test-gcc-countries/" aria-label="Read more about Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results">Read more</a>
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Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat
The Saudi Arabian passport department, Jawazat, has announced that visitors arriving in the country on a visit visa can now use a digital Visitor ID as an official form of identification. This move aims to streamline identification processes for visitors and enhance the convenience of travel within the Kingdom. According to Jawazat, the digital Visitor ... <a title="Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/digital-visitor-id-official-proof/" aria-label="Read more about Digital Visitor ID Valid as Official Proof for Visitors: Jawazat">Read more</a>
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Saudi Central Bank: No Deductions Without Permission
The Saudi Central Bank has issued a draft update of debt collection regulations for individual customers to protect accounts and ensure fair banking. Under this new proposal, banks and financial companies cannot take money from a customer’s account without clear permission or a court order. No Deductions Without Permission The draft regulations state that banks ... <a title="Saudi Central Bank: No Deductions Without Permission" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-central-bank-no-deductions/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Central Bank: No Deductions Without Permission">Read more</a>
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HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) recently imposed penalties on employers found violating the Regulation of Domestic Workers and the Like. In total, 568 decisions were issued against employers who enabled domestic workers to work outside their designated roles, with 281 cases resulting in a ban on recruitment and 287 cases ... <a title="HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work/" aria-label="Read more about HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment">Read more</a>
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Ejar Requires Linking Electricity and Water Bills to Tenants
Saudi Arabia’s Ejar platform, now mandates linking water and electricity bills directly to tenants when signing rental agreements. This initiative aims to reduce financial disputes and streamline the rental process by ensuring tenants are responsible for utility payments throughout their lease. Why This Change? The updated policy addresses common issues where utility payment responsibilities between ... <a title="Ejar Requires Linking Electricity and Water Bills to Tenants" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/linking-electricity-water-bills-to-tenants/" aria-label="Read more about Ejar Requires Linking Electricity and Water Bills to Tenants">Read more</a>
