Expat Pulse - Latest Updates for Expats in Saudi Arabia

The General Traffic Department (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia set a mechanism for issuing a replacement of driving license after a lost, in response to citizens' inquiries. Lost Driving License Saudi Moroor through its official Twitter account clarified that, it is necessary to report and acknowledge the method of loss in the Traffic Department, and…

Green Saudi Initiative His Royal Highness Crown Prince MBS announced the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative. The two initiatives that are to be launched soon, aim to chart a path for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region in protecting the planet. That is by clearly defining an ambitious road map. That…

What is Qiwa Platform? The Qiwa platform was introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) to combine all the employment services under one electronic roof. The employment contracts for expatriate workers in the private sector can now be accessed and updated through its Qiwa platform. The launch of the new online…

Suspends Itikaf in Mosques Saudi Arabia suspends Itikaf in Mosques in the holy month of Ramadan this year. There will be no iftar and suhoor in the mosques as well. Earlier it was announced that the buffet services of restaurants and hotels also suspended in Ramadan.…

RIYADH — No iftar (breaking fast) or suhoor buffets (pre-dawn meal) will be allowed in restaurants and hotels during the holy month of Ramadan and there will not be public iftar in mosques also. No iftar, suhoor buffets in restaurants, hotels The move comes after recommendations were made in this regard by the concerned authorities as part of…

The General Secretariat of the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI) emphasized that it is mandatory on the part of employers in the private sector to provide insurance coverage for their employees and all members of their families covered by the health insurance system. Health insurance is mandatory for all members of worker’s family…