Tag: Expatriates

Highest Paying Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Expats in 2026

Saudi Arabia is not slowing down. As the Kingdom pushes deeper into its Vision 2030 transformation, the demand for skilled expatriate professionals continues to grow across industries that barely existed here a decade ago. From artificial intelligence and renewable energy to luxury tourism and mega-scale construction, the job market in 2026 is broader, more competitive, ... <a title="Highest Paying Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Expats in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/highest-paying-jobs-in-saudi-arabia-for-expats/" aria-label="Read more about Highest Paying Jobs in Saudi Arabia for Expats in 2026">Read more</a>

Non-Saudi Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2026

Saudi Arabia has officially opened its doors to foreign property ownership with the implementation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, which came into force on January 22, 2026. This landmark legislation represents one of the most significant reforms in the Kingdom’s real estate sector in decades, replacing the previous 2000 law that ... <a title="Non-Saudi Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudi-property-ownership-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Non-Saudi Property Ownership in Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide 2026">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia’s Population in 2024: A Detailed Analysis of Expatriates and Nationalities

Saudi Arabia, a country known for its vast deserts, historical sites, and economic prowess, has a population that reflects its importance in the global arena. As of August 2024, Saudi Arabia’s total population stands at approximately around 37.5 million. This figure includes both Saudi nationals and a substantial number of expatriates, who play a crucial ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s Population in 2024: A Detailed Analysis of Expatriates and Nationalities" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-population-2024-expatriates/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s Population in 2024: A Detailed Analysis of Expatriates and Nationalities">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals

Saudi Arabia has announced the approval of granting citizenships to foreign nationals with specialized skills in a number of professions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.  The announcement is in accordance with the royal order to grant citizenship to high-skilled professionals working in specialized areas within the legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technical ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-to-grant-citizenship-to-highly-qualified-foreign-nationals/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled expat professionals">Read more</a>

Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has allowed financial market institutions to accept subscriptions of non-Saudis in real estate funds that invest in assets within Makkah and Madinah, according to a statement by the CMA. The CMA stressed that financial institutions must ensure compliance with the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by non-Saudis ... <a title="Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/non-saudis-can-now-invest-in-makkah-madinah-real-estate-funds/" aria-label="Read more about Non-Saudis can now invest in Makkah, Madinah real estate funds">Read more</a>

Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year

Expat workers in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to transfer their services to another employer without waiting for one year after their arrival in the Kingdom, given that certain conditions are fulfilled, local media reported.  The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Rajhi, approved an amendment to the Saudi Labor Law regards this. ... <a title="Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-can-now-switch-jobs-without-waiting-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year">Read more</a>