Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat

Saudi Arabia’s traffic authorities have started imposing fines on motorists for violations such as allowing the use of front seats for children under the age of 10, and not installing child safety seats, a local newspaper reported. The violation carries a fine of between SR 300 and SR 500. Motorists are required by law to ... <a title="Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-imposes-fines-for-allowing-children-to-sit-in-the-front-seat/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia imposes fines for allowing children to sit in the front seat">Read more</a>

Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months

Saudi Arabia allows businesses to issue or renew their employees’ resident permits (Iqama) for a period of a minimum of three months. In this regard, Saudi banks have begun updating their government payment systems for the issuance and renewal of residency permits linked to work permits for a minimum of three months, local media reported. ... <a title="Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-issue-or-renew-for-three-months/" aria-label="Read more about Iqama can now be issued or renewed for three months">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>

The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app 

The Sehhaty app has launched a new feature called “search for a drug” that allows users to see detailed information about the drug and its availability at pharmacies. The “search for a drug” option is located in the Sehhaty app‘s services menu. When you enter the drug name in the “search for drug name” box, ... <a title="The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app " class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/the-search-for-a-drug-feature-in-the-sehhaty-app/" aria-label="Read more about The “Search for a drug” feature in the Sehhaty app ">Read more</a>

How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water

Saudi Arabia has no rivers or waterfalls, but everyone gets water Saudi Arabia is a vast desert country with a largely arid climate. Despite this, the country is home to millions of people who rely on a steady supply of water for their daily needs. But how is this possible in a country with no ... <a title="How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/where-does-saudi-arabia-get-its-water-from/" aria-label="Read more about How Saudi Arabia Deals With The Lack Of Water">Read more</a>

Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know

Awfar Service by Saudi Post Awfar is a service provided by Saudi Post for those who want their parcels delivered to their preferred address. Using this service, customers can receive their letters, parcels, and documents at their preferred locations.  One of the benefits of this service is that if a customer has a P.O. Box ... <a title="Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/awfar-service-by-saudi-post/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Post’s Awfar Service: Everything You Need to Know">Read more</a>