KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Tue, 19 May 2026 08:40:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:37:17 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/ how_to_get_a_driving_license_in_saudi_arabiaSo you’ve arrived in the Kingdom. The sun is blazing, the highways are wide, and everyone around you seems to be driving with great confidence — and sometimes, surprisingly fast speeds. At some point, you’re going to need to get behind the wheel yourself. Getting a driving license in Saudi Arabia as an expat is ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31 https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/ Sun, 17 May 2026 04:14:16 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/ Ministry Clarifies Umrah Visa Validity and Departure Deadline Before HajjThe Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the upcoming key dates for the 1448 AH Umrah season. According to the ministry’s 1448 AH Umrah calendar, the issuance of Umrah visas and the entry of pilgrims into Saudi Arabia for the new season will begin on 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to 31 May 2026. ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighting on May 17 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-dhul-hijjah-moon-sighting-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:28:30 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-dhul-hijjah-moon-sighting-2026/ Saudi Supreme Court Calls for Sighting Ramadan Crescent Moon on ThursdaySaudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the court urged anyone who sights the crescent moon with the naked eye or through binoculars to report to ... Read more

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]]> Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-work-permit-rules/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:23:07 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-work-permit-rules/ saudi-arabia-hrsdSaudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform, operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has issued updated guidelines placing firm limits on employment contracts for Saudi nationals and tightening residency-linked work permit requirements for non-Saudi employees, Okaz/Saudi Gazette reported. What Expats Need to Know The Qiwa platform stated that the registration of non-Saudi employees must ... Read more

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]]> HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-issues-strict-warning-over-fake-saudization/ Wed, 13 May 2026 05:26:08 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-issues-strict-warning-over-fake-saudization/ what is nitaqat in saudi arabiaSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has issued urgent warnings to several private sector companies after detecting signs of suspected “fake Saudization” practices. The ministry warned that companies found violating Saudization regulations could face serious legal consequences. HRSD said that many establishments previously flagged for similar indicators were later found to ... Read more

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]]> Health Ministry Explains Hajj Vaccine Booking Process on Sehhaty Platform https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/ Tue, 12 May 2026 05:12:24 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hajj-vaccine-booking/ hajj_vaccination_booking_sehhatySaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has explained how pilgrims can book Hajj vaccinations through “Sehhaty,” the government’s official digital health app, ahead of the 1447 AH Hajj season. The ministry noted that Sehhaty is a unified platform that enables pilgrims to complete all required health procedures in one place. The app is part of the ... Read more

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]]> How to Check Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:22:39 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-huroob-status/ how_to_check_huroob_status_in_saudi_arabiaMost expats in Saudi Arabia don’t think about huroob until something goes wrong — a blocked Iqama renewal, a failed job transfer, or a sudden restriction on Absher. That’s usually when the search begins. Here’s how to check your status quickly using three official Saudi platforms. What Is Huroob? Huroob (هروب) means “runaway” or “absconding” ... Read more

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]]> How Much Does It Cost to Withdraw Money Abroad with a Mada Card? https://ksaexpats.com/mada-international-cash-withdrawal/ Sun, 10 May 2026 06:01:49 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/mada-international-cash-withdrawal/ mada_card_cash_withdrawalPlanning a trip back home? Before you land and head to the nearest ATM, there’s something worth knowing: using your Saudi mada card for cash withdrawals abroad isn’t free — and the fee structure has recently changed. What Is the Mada Card? Mada is the national payment scheme of Saudi Arabia, connecting all ATMs and ... Read more

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]]> How to Get a Salary Certificate Through Qiwa in Saudi Arabia https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-salary-certificate/ Sat, 09 May 2026 07:12:26 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-salary-certificate/ qiwa salary certificateA salary certificate is an official document that confirms your employment and outlines exactly what you earn. It is an officially issued digital document linked to your employment contract on the Qiwa platform, including your basic salary, allowances, bonuses, and total pay. Because it is issued through an official government-linked platform, institutions generally consider it ... Read more

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]]> Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply https://ksaexpats.com/gifted-special-talent-residency-saudi-arabia/ Fri, 08 May 2026 04:25:56 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/gifted-special-talent-residency-saudi-arabia/ Saudi Arabia's Gifted & Special Talent ResidencySaudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Program — often called the Saudi Green Card — gives exceptional foreigners the right to live, work, and own property in the Kingdom without a local sponsor. Launched in 2019 and significantly expanded in January 2024, it now includes seven residency products. Two of the most compelling are the Special Talent ... Read more

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