Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the implementation of a decision to raise the Saudization rate in procurement-related professions within the private sector to 70%, effective from May 31, 2026. The decision applies to private-sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted professions, based on the approved occupational ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-70-percent-procurement/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%">Read more</a>

Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices

If you’ve been living in Saudi Arabia for a while, you already know that getting around between cities can be a bit of a logistics puzzle — especially if you don’t have your own car or prefer not to fly for shorter inter-city trips. That’s where Darb Alwatan comes in. Darb Alwatan is a licensed Saudi bus ... <a title="Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/darb-alwatan-bus-time-schedule/" aria-label="Read more about Darb Alwatan Bus Schedule 2026: Routes, Timings & Ticket Prices">Read more</a>

How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)

So 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 ... <a title="How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/driving-license-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Get a Driving License in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31

The 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. ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/1448-ah-umrah-visa-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Start Issuing 1448 AH Umrah Visas From May 31">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighting on May 17

Saudi 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 ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighting on May 17" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-dhul-hijjah-moon-sighting-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Calls for Dhul Hijjah Crescent Moon Sighting on May 17">Read more</a>

Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits

Saudi 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 ... <a title="Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-work-permit-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits">Read more</a>