Tag: Saudi Arabia

How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App

What Is the National Address in Saudi Arabia? The National Address is an official address system in Saudi Arabia that uniquely identifies every residence and building using standardized location details. It is used for government services, banking, deliveries, residency records, and official communication across the Kingdom. As per regulations currently in effect from January 1, ... <a title="How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/register-national-address-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about How to Register a National Address in Saudi Arabia Using the SPL App">Read more</a>

Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Arabia’s public holiday calendar in 2026 includes a mix of national days, religious festivals, and cultural observances. Religious festival dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the actual sighting of the moon, per Islamic tradition.   1. Saudi Founding Day — 22 February 2026 (Sunday) Saudi Founding Day commemorates the establishment of ... <a title="Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/public-holidays-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026">Read more</a>

Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle

Fuel stations across the Kingdom currently offer two gasoline types—91 and 95—with 98-octane fuel launching soon to expand options based on vehicle needs and engine performance. This range reflects differences in engine technology and operating requirements, ensuring suitable fuel choices across vehicle categories. Gasoline 91 suits most engines operating at low to medium compression ratios ... <a title="Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gasoline-grades-91-95-98/" aria-label="Read more about Gasoline Types in Saudi Arabia: What 91, 95, and 98 Mean for Your Vehicle">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said it has issued two decisions to raise localization (Saudization) rates across a number of specialized professions, according to a statement. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in engineering roles to 30% and sets a minimum monthly wage of SAR 8,000 in the private and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-engineering-purchasing-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs">Read more</a>

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>