Tag: Saudi Arabia

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>

HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector

Saudi 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 ... <a title="HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-issues-strict-warning-over-fake-saudization/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector">Read more</a>

How Much Does It Cost to Withdraw Money Abroad with a Mada Card?

Planning 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 ... <a title="How Much Does It Cost to Withdraw Money Abroad with a Mada Card?" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/mada-international-cash-withdrawal/" aria-label="Read more about How Much Does It Cost to Withdraw Money Abroad with a Mada Card?">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply

Saudi 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 ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gifted-special-talent-residency-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s Gifted & Special Talent Residency: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply">Read more</a>