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  • How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App

    What Is the National Address in Saudi Arabia? The National Address is an official address system in Saudi Arabia that uniquely identifies every residence and building using standardized location details. It is used for government services, banking, deliveries, residency records, and official communication across the Kingdom. As per regulations currently in effect from January 1, ... <a title="How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/register-national-address-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App">Read more</a>

    January 10, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026

    Saudi Arabia’s public holiday calendar in 2026 includes a mix of national days, religious festivals, and cultural observances. Religious festival dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the actual sighting of the moon, per Islamic tradition.   1. Saudi Founding Day — 22 February 2026 (Sunday) Saudi Founding Day commemorates the establishment of ... <a title="Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/public-holidays-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026">Read more</a>

    January 9, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know

    Visitors to Saudi Arabia are allowed to drive using an international or foreign driving license, provided specific conditions are met. The Saudi traffic authority has reiterated these requirements to clarify existing rules for visitors planning to drive in the Kingdom. According to Moroor, a visitor’s driving license must be compatible with the type of vehicle ... <a title="Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-in-saudi-arabia-with-foreign-license/" aria-label="Read more about Driving in Saudi Arabia With an International or Foreign License: What Visitors Should Know">Read more</a>

    January 7, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle

    Fuel stations across the Kingdom currently offer two gasoline types—91 and 95—with 98-octane fuel launching soon to expand options based on vehicle needs and engine performance. This range reflects differences in engine technology and operating requirements, ensuring suitable fuel choices across vehicle categories. Gasoline 91 suits most engines operating at low to medium compression ratios ... <a title="Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gasoline-grades-91-95-98/" aria-label="Read more about Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle">Read more</a>

    January 6, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles

    Saudi Aramco has announced plans to introduce a new fuel product, Gasoline (98), into the domestic market beginning early 2026. The move is part of efforts to meet evolving market requirements identified by the Ministry of Energy. The new gasoline grade will be added to Aramco’s fuel portfolio without affecting existing fuel products. It aims ... <a title="Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gasoline-98-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Aramco to Introduce Gasoline 98 for High-Performance Vehicles">Read more</a>

    January 4, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said it has issued two decisions to raise localization (Saudization) rates across a number of specialized professions, according to a statement. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in engineering roles to 30% and sets a minimum monthly wage of SAR 8,000 in the private and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-engineering-purchasing-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs">Read more</a>

    January 4, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
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