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Saudi-Expatriates is a blog of updated information in bulk for foreigners who are staying in Saudi Arabia or who are keen to visit Saudi.
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57m ago
Saudi Arabia declares March 27 of every year as Saudi Green Initiative day
Saudi Arabia has made March 27 the yearly Saudi Green Initiative Day, as a way to show its dedication to protecting the environment. This is also the date of the Saudi Green initiative launch in the year 2021. Trending : Iqama must be invalid, in order to issue or cancel final exit visa
In line with the bold Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), this day is meant to raise awareness and get people all over the Kingdom to take action for a greener future.
- With the theme "For Our Today and Their Tomorrow, KSA Together for a ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
1d ago
6 Companies offered Private Jets, Expensive cars, Camels, Gold sets and Smartphones in Prizes
The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia said that they have summoned six commercial companies for violating competition rules in the kingdom by offering prizes like private jets and expensive cars in an attempt to draw customers and boost sales. Trending : Is it possible to arrest an Expat with expired Iqama or Residence Permit
The Ministry stated that the six perfumery businesses would be referred to legitimate authorities as they violated the requirements of commercial competitions sti ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
2d ago
Procedure to follow in case of Losing something in the Makkah Grand Mosque
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia clarified the required procedure to follow by the pilgrims or worshipers in case of losing something in the Makkah Grand Mosque. Trending : HR professions are restricted to Saudi citizens
The Ministry through its official X handle said that,
* In order to avoid losing their belongings while performing the rituals, reduce the luggage before arriving to the Makkah Grand Mosque.
* Those who lost their belongings in the Makkah Grand Mosque, go to the Lost and Found ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
2d ago
HR professions are restricted to Saudis, 2nd phase of Saudization in Consulting sector comes into force
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia stated again that jobs in Human Resources (HR) are restricted to Saudi citizens only. Trending : How to cancel unknown sim card online in Saudi Arabia
This came in the Ministry's answer to a question asked to its "Beneficiary Care" account on the (X) platform about a Saudi citizen who met an Expatriate working in the Human Resources department who set up an interview for him to work in a clinic ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
3d ago
To issue or cancel Final Exit visa, iqama must be valid
A Saudi lawyer said that an expat cannot get a final exit visa in Saudi Arabia if he or she do not have a valid iqama or a residency permit. See Also : Check how many sims registered on your iqama
No expat can get a final exit visa until he or she renews the iqama", a lawyer named Zyad Al Shalaan said in a TikTok video, "
Earlier this, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) said that the worker's passport had to be valid for at least 60 days before they could give him a final exit visa from the Kingdom.
- All fines for T ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
3d ago
Makkah Grand Mosque introduced Smart Golf carts for Tawaf
Smart golf carts have been made available for tawaf (circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. Trending : Ministry of HR announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays in Saudi Arabia for Public, private and non-profit sectors
On March 11, 2024, the golf cart service started running on top of the Grand Mosque to help the elderly and pilgrims with special needs during the holy month of Ramadan, which is the busiest time of the year for Umrah.
The au ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
4d ago
Saudi Arabia announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for Private, Public and non-Profit sectors
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia announced that all private and non-profit sectors in the Kingdom will have four days off for Eid Al-Fitr. Most Viewed : No permit to repeat Umrah during Ramadan
The Ministry said that the holidays would begin at the end of work on Monday, April 8, which is Ramadan 29. This means that the holidays will last from Tuesday, April 9, to Thursday, April 11, inclusive. Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, are official weekend days i ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
6d ago
Saudi Arabia to penalize 1 Million riyals for Hiring foreigners without Jobs
In a move to curb illegal broking, Saudi Arabia intends to penalize employers with up to 1 million riyals, if they recruit foreign workers without actual job for them. Trending video : Road Accident deaths climb by 27% before Iftar during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia intends to make it a crime under a proposed plan it released for public comment online. The plan calls for fines of between 200,000 riyals to a maximum of 1 mill ..read more
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1w ago
Eid Al-Fitr 2024 is expected to fall on this date in Saudi Arabia and Arab world
In the Arab world and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the end of the Holy month Ramadan, also known as Eid Al Fitr, is expected to take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Eid Al-Fitr is the festival that ends the fasting of Ramadan month and the beginning of Shawwal month. Trending : Things to do and not to do during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society's Board of Directors, the Islamic community generally believes that Wednesday, April 10, 2024, w ..read more
Saudi-Expatriates
1w ago
TGA announced a Fine for Transporting Passengers without a Permit in Saudi Arabia
A fine of 5,000 riyals has been announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia for the violations related to the unlicensed transportation of passengers in the Kingdom. Most Viewed : Things to do and not to do during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
The authority has also extended an invitation to unlicensed providers to join forces with licensed companies, stressing the availability of financial incentives and other assistance programs in an effort to boost compliance and elevate transportati ..read more