News & Updates
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Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for Private Sector
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has declared a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in the Kingdom in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. The holiday is scheduled to commence at the end of the working day on Monday, Ramadan 29, which falls on April ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for Private Sector" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-eid-al-fitr-holidays-announcement/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Holiday for Private Sector">Read more</a>
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Fines Up to 1 Million Riyals for Hiring Workers Without Jobs
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development aims to criminalize the act of recruiting professional and domestic workers without a job with the employer. Those found involved in this violation may face a fine ranging from 200,000 to 1 million riyals, along with deportation for expatriates. In a draft project presented on the “Istitlaa” ... <a title="Fines Up to 1 Million Riyals for Hiring Workers Without Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/new-labor-law-fines-deportation-unauthorized-recruitment/" aria-label="Read more about Fines Up to 1 Million Riyals for Hiring Workers Without Jobs">Read more</a>
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Foreign Students in Saudi Can Now Work Part-Time and Invite Family
Saudi Arabia is now permitting those with long-term student visas to engage in part-time employment within the country. This significant change will allow international students to offset their costs of living and potentially make studying in Saudi Arabia more financially accessible. This update was disclosed by Dr. Sami Al Hissouni, the director of the Education ... <a title="Foreign Students in Saudi Can Now Work Part-Time and Invite Family" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-student-visa-work-family/" aria-label="Read more about Foreign Students in Saudi Can Now Work Part-Time and Invite Family">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Reviews Expat Dependent Fee: FM
In a recent interview on the Thamanya podcast, Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, shared some insightful updates on the government’s current financial policies, particularly about expatriates living in the kingdom. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what’s going on: Rethinking the Expat Dependent Fee Since July 2017, Saudi Arabia has been charging expat workers a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Reviews Expat Dependent Fee: FM" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-expat-dependent-fee-review/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Reviews Expat Dependent Fee: FM">Read more</a>
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How to Know If Your Iqama Is Issued and How to Find Your Iqama Number
If you are new to Saudi Arabia and waiting for your first Iqama, you can easily check whether it has been issued online. This guide explains a simple method to find your new Iqama number using your border number. How to Check Your Iqama Issuance Status To check your Iqama issuance status, you only need ... <a title="How to Know If Your Iqama Is Issued and How to Find Your Iqama Number" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-check-new-iqama-issued-or-not/" aria-label="Read more about How to Know If Your Iqama Is Issued and How to Find Your Iqama Number">Read more</a>
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Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance
Expat residents in Saudi Arabia need an exit re-entry visa for temporary departure from the kingdom. This type of visa can be obtained electronically through the Absher or Muqeem portals. The Saudi Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat) has specified the minimum passport validity required for expatriates to obtain an exit re-entry visa. Minimum Passport Validity ... <a title="Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/minimum-passport-validity-required-for-issuance-of-exit-re-entry-visa/" aria-label="Read more about Passport and Iqama Validity Requirements for Exit/Re-Entry Visa Issuance">Read more</a>
