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Saudi Arabia to Waive Government Fees for Displaced Citizens from Neighbouring Countries
In a significant move aimed at supporting displaced citizens from neighboring countries, Saudi Arabia has announced a groundbreaking decision to cover government fees for individuals permitted to stay and regularize their status in the Kingdom. This decision, made during the weekly session of the Council of Ministers in Jeddah and chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Waive Government Fees for Displaced Citizens from Neighbouring Countries" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-displaced-expats-fees-waiver/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Waive Government Fees for Displaced Citizens from Neighbouring Countries">Read more</a>
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Smart Golf Carts Introduced for Tawaf at the Grand Mosque During Ramadan
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has unveiled a new initiative to enhance the pilgrimage experience for elderly and special needs pilgrims during the holy month of Ramadan. The introduction of smart golf carts for tawaf (circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah aims to provide ... <a title="Smart Golf Carts Introduced for Tawaf at the Grand Mosque During Ramadan" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/smart-golf-carts-grand-mosque-ramadan/" aria-label="Read more about Smart Golf Carts Introduced for Tawaf at the Grand Mosque During Ramadan">Read more</a>
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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>
