New Law for Expatriate Accommodations In Saudi Arabia In order to increase safety, avoid overcrowding, and guarantee higher living standards for inhabitants, Saudi Arabia has implemented new rules for shared housing. Concerns regarding hazardous living conditions in shared housing, especially in areas with high population density, are addressed by the revised regulations. Effect on the […]
Saudi Arabia Imposes Fines for Sharing Poems Without Author Consent
Saudi Arabia Imposes Fines for Sharing Poems Without Author Consent Saudi Arabia has imposed severe penalties for disseminating poetry without the author’s consent to uphold intellectual property rights. New rules stipulate that those who distribute poetry without permission risk fines of up to 5,000 Saudi riyals, or about $1,330. Safeguarding Creative Rights in the Digital […]
VAT Refund Started In Saudi Arabia For Tourists
VAT Refund Started In Saudi Arabia For Tourists The value-added tax (VAT) refund program for tourists and GCC nationals has been formally launched by Saudi Arabia, enabling qualified visitors to claim 15% VAT on qualifying purchases and here am i to share all details about VAT Refund Started In Saudi Arabia For Tourists As part […]
Employers Face Heavy Fines for Failing to Insure Workers In Saudi
Employers Face Heavy Fines for Failing to Insure Workers In Saudi Employers in Saudi Arabia have received a strong warning from the Council of Health Insurance (CHI), which emphasizes that failure to provide health insurance for the families of employees will result in harsh penalties, including fines of up to SAR 10,000 per employee. Family […]
Saudi Arabia Enforces Pharmacy Saudization Policy
Saudi Arabia Enforces Pharmacy Saudization Policy Saudi Arabia is putting its pharmacy Saudization policy into effect today, which mandates that pharmacies and healthcare facilities hire more Saudi nationals to meet the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 employment goals. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Health are working together to implement the […]
Last Chance For Final Exit From Saudi On Expired Visa
Last Chance For Final Exit From Saudi On Expired Visa An extra grace period for all expired visit visas has been announced by the Saudi General Directorate of Passports, giving holders one last chance to leave the Kingdom without incurring penalties and this is the Last Chance For Final Exit From Saudi On Expired Visa […]
Saudi Arabia Bans Cigarette Sales in Small Grocery Stores
Saudi Arabia Bans Cigarette Sales in Small Grocery Stores Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities has taken a major step to protect public health by formally banning the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in canteens and small neighborhood grocery stores, also referred to as baqala shops, throughout the kingdom. One of the strongest actions […]
Why Saudi Suspended Four Umrah Companies
Why Saudi Suspended Four Umrah Companies After finding infractions pertaining to insufficient pilgrim lodging services, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended four Umrah businesses and fined numerous others. But the main question is Why Saudi Suspended Four Umrah Companies? To make sure Umrah service providers are fulfilling the contractual obligations specified in their […]
Saudi Introduced New Bank Card Regulations
Saudi Introduced New Bank Card Regulations Today I am here to share big good news for all credit card users in Saudi Arabia: using credit cards to get many more benefits without tax. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced new bank card regulations to make credit cards more affordable and transparent. These changes will help people save […]
Leave Saudi Before Hajj Visa Expires
Leave Saudi Before Hajj Visa Expires Saudi authorities have asked all Hajj pilgrims to leave Saudi before their Hajj visas expire in order to avoid any kind of penalty and to respect their performed Hajj, so you must leave Saudi before the deadline. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the importance of […]