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  • What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained

    The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that makes it easier for employers and domestic workers to handle contract terminations when workers go missing or stop showing up for work. The Work Interruption Service, available through the Musaned platform (the national unified recruitment system), is designed to protect both employers ... <a title="What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-absent-ksa-new-rule/" aria-label="Read more about What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained">Read more</a>

    February 16, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)

    If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, your Iqama (residency permit) is essential to your legal stay and access to services like banking, healthcare, and education. To boost local employment, the government introduced the Nitaqat program in 2011, which classifies private companies based on how many Saudi nationals they employ. What Is ... <a title="How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

    February 13, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)

    If you’re new to Saudi Arabia and want to check your Iqama status or find your Iqama number without an Absher account, this guide will show you how. You can verify your Iqama issuance and validity using only your border number through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) website. What is a ... <a title="How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-check-by-border-number/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

    February 2, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • 10 Essential Steps Before Your Final Exit from Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)

    Leaving Saudi Arabia permanently on a final exit visa is more than just booking a flight home. It’s a comprehensive process that requires careful planning, attention to detail, and proper timing. Whether you’re wrapping up a long career in the Kingdom or moving on to new opportunities, following these essential steps will help you avoid ... <a title="10 Essential Steps Before Your Final Exit from Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/things-to-do-before-leaving-ksa-on-final-exit/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Essential Steps Before Your Final Exit from Saudi Arabia (2026 Guide)">Read more</a>

    January 26, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029

    The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced Thursday the launch of a new phase of the “Nitaqat Mutawar” (Developed Nitaqat) program starting in 2026 for a three-year period. The initiative aims to localize more than 340,000 additional jobs for Saudi citizens in the private sector, according to the ministry’s statement. The program ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-nitaqat-program-340000-jobs-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029">Read more</a>

    January 22, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen
  • Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Quotas for Marketing and Sales Jobs to 60%

    Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced Sunday two decisions to increase the mandatory employment rate of Saudi nationals in marketing and sales professions to 60 percent. The measures, announced Jan. 19, aim to boost local participation in specialized roles and create more job opportunities for Saudi talent across the private ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Quotas for Marketing and Sales Jobs to 60%" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-marketing-sales-60-percent/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Quotas for Marketing and Sales Jobs to 60%">Read more</a>

    January 19, 2026 By Mohammed Ameen