Expat Pulse - Latest Updates for Expats in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, “Overtime” pays 150 percent of the hourly wage. According to Saudi Labor Law Article (107); The employer shall pay the worker for overtime working hours an additional amount equal to the hourly wage plus 50% of his basic wage. Overtime Calculation as per Saudi Labor Law? If the firm is operated on the basis of weekly working…

Only vaccinated or immune worshippers will be permitted to perform Umrah and regular prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina during the holy month of Ramadan, according to the Saudi Press Agency report on Monday. Ministry clarifies conditions to obtain permits for Umrah and Regular Prayers at the Two Holy Mosques…

Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced that the kingdom will be the first country in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to make the full 6 GHz frequency band available for WiFi use, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Wi-Fi 6E network launches in Saudi Arabia The 6E offers 150% more open airwaves that…

Ministry of Interior press conference Ministry of Interior press conference bullet points on 4th April 2021. We have noticed an increase in the epidemic curve, which we have not seen for several months. Violations add frightening numbers to the number of injuries and deaths. We are still witnessing laxity in applying precautions against…

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has launched the “Professional Verification” program to ensure that all skilled workers in the kingdom have the necessary skills to perform the occupation for which they were hired. The initiative will go into full effect on July 1. Updated Information on "Professional…

The Minister of Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abd Al-Latif Al Al-Sheikh issued a circular in which he pointed out the need to control the loudspeakers in mosques and to address the confusion that results in failure to achieve the valid purpose, and the directive came as follows: 10 new Rules from Saudi Islamic Affairs regarding Loud…