Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Traffic Warns Against Speeding in Residential Areas

Saudi Traffic (Moroor) has called on drivers to strictly adhere to legal speed limits within residential neighborhoods, stressing that speeding is a major cause of accidents in these areas. The authority warned that excessive speed poses a direct risk to residents and pedestrians, especially children and the elderly, within densely populated neighborhoods. Drivers were urged to ... <a title="Saudi Traffic Warns Against Speeding in Residential Areas" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-traffic-residential-area-driving-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Traffic Warns Against Speeding in Residential Areas">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia removes expat worker fees to support industrial growth

Saudi Arabia has approved a decision to revoke fees imposed on expatriate workers employed in industrial establishments operating under an industrial license. The move aims to reduce operational costs and strengthen the Kingdom’s industrial sector. The decision was issued by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. It was based ... <a title="Saudi Arabia removes expat worker fees to support industrial growth" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-revokes-expat-fees-industrial-workers/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia removes expat worker fees to support industrial growth">Read more</a>

What Is the PIF? Saudi Arabia’s Powerful Public Investment Fund

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, created to support the country’s long-term economic growth. It invests in major local and global projects that help diversify the Kingdom’s economy beyond oil. The PIF plays a central role in achieving Saudi Vision 2030, the national plan focused on innovation and sustainable development. ... <a title="What Is the PIF? Saudi Arabia’s Powerful Public Investment Fund" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/what-is-the-pif-saudi-public-investment-fund/" aria-label="Read more about What Is the PIF? Saudi Arabia’s Powerful Public Investment Fund">Read more</a>

10 Best Tips to Book Cheap Flight Tickets

For expatriates, travel is often a regular part of life. It may be for work assignments, business needs, or visiting family back home. Alongside these essential journeys, many expats also travel for short holidays and personal breaks, making flight bookings a frequent and sometimes costly necessity. The good news is that a few smart decisions ... <a title="10 Best Tips to Book Cheap Flight Tickets" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/10-tips-for-booking-cheap-flight-tickets/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Best Tips to Book Cheap Flight Tickets">Read more</a>

How an Unpaid Mobile Bill Caused a Travel Ban in Saudi Arabia: A Real Expat Experience

One of our South Asian friends recently shared his real-life experience during his short visit to Saudi Arabia — a story that carries an important lesson for many expatriates who once lived and worked in the Kingdom. Returning to Saudi Arabia After Five Years Our friend worked in Saudi Arabia during the 2010s under an ... <a title="How an Unpaid Mobile Bill Caused a Travel Ban in Saudi Arabia: A Real Expat Experience" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/travel-ban-in-saudi-arabia-unpaid-bill-case/" aria-label="Read more about How an Unpaid Mobile Bill Caused a Travel Ban in Saudi Arabia: A Real Expat Experience">Read more</a>

Crown Prince Orders 5-Year Freeze on Rent Hikes in Riyadh

In a major move to stabilize the rental market, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has directed the implementation of new regulations that freeze rental increases in Riyadh for the next five years. The decision, effective from September 25, 2025, aims to protect tenants, promote fairness, and restore balance to the capital’s ... <a title="Crown Prince Orders 5-Year Freeze on Rent Hikes in Riyadh" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/riyadh-rent-freeze-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Crown Prince Orders 5-Year Freeze on Rent Hikes in Riyadh">Read more</a>