The Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia approved the amendment on the period of stay for a single-entry visit visa to 3 months and the duration of the stay on transit visas has been extended to 96 hours without any fee. Also Read: Expats
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No Hiring of Workers with Criminal Record and No Deduction of Recruitment Fee from Salary
The new labor agreement that was agreed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August 2022 upon by Riyadh and Islamabad to hire Pakistani expatriates, specifying that no Pakistani national with a criminal record shall be hired to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read Me
Read more King Salman calls for rain-seeking prayers to be held on Thursday
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud called for the performance of rain-seeking (Salat-Al-Istisqa) prayers all over the Kingdom on Thursday, 23rd Rabi Al-Akhir 1444 AH (17th November 2022), following the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed
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Pay the Dependent Fee Family Iqama Renewal for Quarterly
Jawaza announced that expatriates in Saudi Arabia can make quarterly payments of the fee for their dependents and companions when they renew their Iqama on a quarter-of-a-year basis. Renew Iqama for 3 months or more in Saudi Arabia Click here to check the monthly
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Saudi Arabia Economy is the Fastest Growing in the Region – World Bank
Saudi economy is the fastest growing in the region due to the growth of non-oil sectors and the increase in domestic spending, expecting the economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to grow by 6.9% in general this year, said Isaam Abu Suleiman, the
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Sulaiman Al Rajhi, A Saudi who donated $16 billion in Charity
Saudi Billionaire Sulaiman Al Rajhi inspiring story starts from a struggle as he began from the bottom and crossed every step with his hard work. Now many of the young entrepreneurs are learning from his journey. He earned SR 6 per month in his first
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Clarification of the cases of Absent From Work and ways to terminate the Contractual Relationship
The Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor affairs in Saudi Arabia, Eng. Faisal Al-Dufayan explained that a worker’s absence for 15 continuous days or 30 separate days after the warning turns his status into Absent from work. Also
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Saudi Man Marries 53 Women for Perfect Wife
Abu Abdullah insists his numerous marriages have been in pursuit of ‘stability and peace of mind’ as opposed to ‘personal pleasure’, but his inability to stick with one person will no doubt raise eyebrows. Abdullah first tied the knot at the age of 20 and his shortest marriage lasted
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Saudi Arabia issues 2 decisions on the Saudization of Consulting Sector Professions and Businesses
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi issued a decision to localize 35% of consulting professions and businesses as of 6th April 2023 (15th Ramadan 1444 AH) in the first phase. Read Also: Saudi
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King Salman names Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman of Saudi Arabia issued a Royal Decree appointing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read Me Also: Iqama Renewal Fees for Expatriates and Family Dependents The Crown
Read more Saudi Arabia announced Holidays for National Day 2022
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the National Day 2022 holiday. Read Me Also: How to convert Family Visit Visa to Resident Iqama in Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia’s National Day: Holiday for public, private sectors announced The official spokesman for the HRSD
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How to convert Family Visit Visa to Resident Iqama in Saudi Arabia?
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that expats can convert a family visit visa to Muqeem identity card or a permanent family visa in Saudi Arabia for your children only if the following two requirements are met; Both parents have an Iqama. Children
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