Expat Pulse - Latest Updates for Expats in Saudi Arabia

The correct way of changing lanes to Another: Saudi Traffic police has already activated an automated camera monitoring system from November  11, 2020, to detect traffic violators who move from one lane to another without proper indicators. In this regard, the traffic police have given clear instruction on the correct way of moving from one lane to…

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MAJ) has set 3 three conditions for a foreign pilgrims to repeat Umrah during their 10 days stay in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has been clearly clarified that each foreign pilgrim would be able to get at least one Umrah appointment per trip. If they wish to repeat Umrah for a second time then following rules…

Starting from 1st January 2021, Kuwait announces to implementation a decision of banning the renewal of work and residence permits for expats whos age is above 60  as the country is trying to reduce its demographic imbalance. Decision to take effect from January 1 with maximum 3 months’ deadline for departure The Public Authority of Manpower…

The Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has started an new initiative to provide sixty thousand (60,000) free Wi-Fi hotspots in some public areas across the Kingdom with the help and collaboration with telecom providers in the Saudi Arabia. These locations include hospitals, malls, public parks and the Two Holy…

After the announcement of cancelation of the new Kafal system from mid march 2021, expats are curious to know more detail about transferring their jobs to the new employer's. In this regards The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the 8 (eight) conditions for any expat to transfer the job without their current…