KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:23:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia Launches Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa with One-Year Validity https://ksaexpats.com/multiple-entry-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:18:32 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/multiple-entry-umrah-visa-saudi-arabia/ umrah_visaSaudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows pilgrims to visit the Kingdom multiple times within one year to perform Umrah. The new visa, launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is valid for 365 days from the date of issue. It allows multiple entries into Saudi Arabia during its validity period, with a maximum cumulative stay ... Read more

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]]> 3 Ways to Update Your Mobile Number in Absher https://ksaexpats.com/change-absher-mobile-number/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:16:34 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/change-absher-mobile-number/ man using Absher app on his smartphoneYour mobile number is essential for logging into Absher, receiving OTPs, and accessing government services. If you change your phone number, you should update it as soon as possible. There are three ways to update your registered Absher mobile number: Method 1: Change Mobile Number Using the Absher App Here are the steps to update your mobile ... Read more

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]]> 10 Things to Know About 3-Month Iqama Renewal for Domestic Workers https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-renewal-faq/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:44:55 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-renewal-faq/ saudi_iqamaAfter announcing the new option to issue and renew Iqamas for domestic workers in three-month periods, Saudi authorities have also answered several common questions to help employers understand how the service works. Here are the main points explained by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). Available in 3-month multiples Iqamas can now be issued or ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Introduces 3-Month Iqama Renewal Option for Domestic Workers https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-3-month-renewal/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:41:54 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-iqama-3-month-renewal/ jawazat_logoSaudi Arabia has introduced a more flexible option for issuing and renewing residence permits (Iqama) for domestic workers, allowing employers to choose validity periods starting from three months instead of paying for a full year at once. The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), in cooperation with ... Read more

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]]> SAR 2 Watermelon Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Execution Sentence https://ksaexpats.com/execution-after-sar-2-dispute/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:20:22 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/execution-after-sar-2-dispute/ SAR 2 Watermelon Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Execution SentenceA viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread discussion after claiming that a Saudi citizen convicted of murder is awaiting the implementation of a qisas (retaliatory execution) sentence following a fatal dispute over SAR 2. According to the video and media reports citing it, the incident began when the man stopped at a roadside watermelon stall ... Read more

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]]> 15 Types of Saudi Arabia Visas Explained https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-visas-explained/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:43:23 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-visas-explained/ saudi_visaSaudi Arabia offers a wide range of visas for tourism, work, business, study, religious travel, and family visits. The type of visa you need depends on the purpose of your visit and your eligibility. Most foreign nationals require a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia. However, citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are generally ... Read more

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]]> 5 Things to Do Immediately If Your Phone Is Stolen https://ksaexpats.com/stolen-smartphone-steps/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:39:21 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/stolen-smartphone-steps/ lost_phoneLosing your smartphone is no longer just about replacing an expensive device. Your phone may contain banking apps, digital wallets, email accounts, private photos, passwords, and other sensitive information. If it falls into the wrong hands, acting quickly can help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access. Here are the most important steps to take ... Read more

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]]> Over 1.27 Million International Umrah Pilgrims Arrive in 45 Days https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-umrah-arrivals-rise-2026/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:01:09 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-umrah-arrivals-rise-2026/ makkah_grand_mosqueSaudi Arabia has reported a strong start to the 1448 AH Umrah season, with more than 1.27 million Umrah pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom between 15 Dhul Hijjah and 29 Muharram. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrim Experience Program announced that 931,500 pilgrims arrived on Umrah visas during the same period, representing a 22.5% increase compared with the corresponding ... Read more

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]]> Over 12,000 Illegal Residents Deported from Saudi Arabia Last Week https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-deports-12211/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:49:04 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-deports-12211/ saudi_arabia_deporationSaudi Arabian authorities arrested 15,836 people during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out between 9 and 15 July 2026 to enforce residency, labour and border security regulations. According to the Ministry of Interior, the arrests included 7,892 residency law violators, 4,617 border security violators, and 3,327 labour law violators. Authorities also reported that 1,631 people were arrested while attempting to enter the ... Read more

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]]> How to Replace a Saudi Driving Licence After Returning with a New Iqama https://ksaexpats.com/replace-old-driving-license-with-new-visa/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:27:47 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/replace-old-driving-license-with-new-visa/ saudi_driving_licenseIf you left Saudi Arabia on a Final Exit Visa and later returned with a new visa and a new Iqama number, you can replace your existing Saudi driving licence so that it is linked to your current Iqama. The process begins by signing in to the Absher Individuals platform and booking a Muroor appointment ... Read more

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