As per the law in Saudi Arabia, you are expected to carry Iqama everywhere you. It is quite possible that this plastic card can get damaged sometimes. The process for replacement is easy and fast. You are require to submit Iqama form sign and stamped by your sponsor along with two passport size photos. In […]
This is one thing you need to be careful. When an expatriate employee runs away from his sponsor or is absent from work without information, then his sponsor can file Huroob report (absconding report) with Jawazat. When this happens, the expatriate employee is considered a criminal and can be arrested and jailed and then deported. […]
First, advise for those of you who have come to read this page, please be careful while driving next time. We do not want to waste our hard earned money in paying fines. You can find out your violation ID by the following two methods: 1. Telephone By calling 011-292 8888, then press 2 for […]
Kafeel system is finished. This is the news, expatriates are waiting to hear. Hopes are running high after announcement by Qatar that it is abolishing the Sponsorship system. But is this going to happen in Saudi Arabia ? Yes, the trends show that labor reforms in Saudi Arabia are moving in this direction. And for the […]
You check your mobile and you receive an SMS in Arabic telling you that you have committed a speeding violation. You check on MOI website, you find that there is a fine on your name but you do not know where it happened. God forbid such a scenario should happen to you. But if it […]
GOOD NEWS : VISIT VISA RENEWAL has been resumed. Click here for more details The General Directorate for Passport (Jawazat) has announced that there will be no extension and renewal for visit visas after 1st July,2014 for any expatriates except for Syrian nationals. It is applicable for all categories – wife, mother, father etc. Notices […]
Qatar has announced in a press conference in Doha that it will abolish the sponsorship system. The system will be replaced by labor contract system. Also, the employers will not be allowed to keep the passports of the worker. Anyone found doing do will be penalized 50,000 Qatari riyals which is equivalent to SAR 51,500. […]
Saudi Arabia has quite a few banks local and international banks providing services to the public for their banking needs. All the banks are regulated and come under the preview of the central banking agency called SAMA. We provide below the list of banks in Saudi Arabia along with their website addresses : […]
There was a time when wanted to pay your electricity or telephone bills, you had to stand in queue in the government departments or in the banks. The Central financial agency responsible for regulations – SAMA, established SADAD payment system as the electronic payment system for the country. With the implementation of SADAD Payment System, […]
This is the first thing anyone should know when coming to Saudi Arabia. Kafeel is basically your sponsor in Saudi Arabia. He can be individual or a company. Sponsor (kafil) has the following responsibilities/authorities: Issue of employment visa Issue of iqama (work permit) Issue of exit re-enty visa when you want to go out of […]
As the public transport system is limited in Saudi Arabia, the primary means of transport in Saudi Arabia is by car. At times you may need to rent a car for your transportation needs. There are few things that you should keep in mind when renting a car : 1. Make sure that the car […]
In today’s world, it is difficult to imagine life without internet – especially with it becoming a major source for information and communication. Below is a list of main Internet Service Providers in Saudi Arabia : 1. STC – Saudi Telecom Company – It is the oldest and the largest company in the Telecommunication field […]
This is one thing we pray never happens to anyone in Saudi Arabia – losing your Iqama (work permit). Getting a new one is difficult and at times frustrating in addition to the SR 1,000 penalty for losing it. We advise all fellow expatriate to be extremely careful in keep this one document safe. In […]
Joke 1 Tamer is in a restaurant in Burj Al-Arab. Tamer: Excuse me waiter, could you come here? Waiter: Is everything okay? Tamer: Everything is fine, but would you please try my veg soup? Waiter: I’m sorry, sir, we really can’t do that. Tamer: No I won’t say anything, please try my soup. Waiter: […]
This is a True Story of an Indian Expatriate living in KSA. The story is full of Morals & Lessons for everyone. Want to know what is it? – Watch Now! If you have any True Story to share, please send us on [email protected]
Riyadh Traffic Department, has issued 25,395 traffic fines in past one week. As per weekly report published by Traffic Department quoted in Arab News, below are the details of the fines : 6,664 tickets were issued for wrong parking 4,342 tickets for black window-tinting 3,975 tickets for jumping red lights 3,417 for speed violation […]
Online banking has become the norm now a days. Sitting at home you can pay all your bills, buys tickets, or even send to your home country. However, if precautions are not take, you may find that your account is compromised. Here caution about few pitfalls regarding online banking: 1. Look for https. Normal website […]
Istaqdam also pronounced as istigdam, is one of the government departments under Ministry of Interior. For expatriates, this is the place where they can get permanent family visa and also visit visa. There are big lines at these offices in the morning where expatriates line up for visa and it is preferable to be there […]
Wage Protection System (WPS) – Is a financial system made compulsory by Ministry of Labor, Saudi Arabia to regularize and monitor the salary payments by companies. The system will be linked with Ministry of Labor website and the Ministry will monitor the companies for timely payment of salaries as agreed in the work contract. The […]
This is a common problem faced by expatriates – delay in salary. And most of the times expatriates are at loss what to do about it as they are unaware about their rights. Few points to keep in mind are follows: Make sure that you have written work contract signed by both parties. […]
For new comers to Saudi Arabia, this will be the second new Arabic word they will hear after iqama. Jawazat also known as General Directorate of Passports (GDP) is the department which is responsible for issue of iqama for expatriates and passports for Saudis. It is one of the agencies of Ministry of Interior of […]
This Monday (5th May, 2014), the Shoura Council voted to increase the retirement age in Saudi Arabia from 60 years to 62 years. The number of years will be calculated as per Hijri calendar. (Which is equivalent to 60 years 48 days in terms of solar/ Gregorian calendar) The motion was very closely passed in […]
Man takes his Camel to get some food at BurgerKing. Very Funny Video!
I once had a dream. I was driving a car with some of my family female members whom I don’t know their faces, just a feeling that they were around me. I was driving in an area that was recognizable and very much familiar to me in Dammam. I changed my usual […]
The raids for sponsorship rules violators will resume in Makkah region as per report from Saudi Gazette who has quoted spokesperson for Makkah Police Lt. Col. Ati Al-Qurashi. In the previous crackdown, many business were found to be showing false Saudization status. Also many business were remaining shut in the mornings and operating in the […]
Hot Jokes It’s so Hot in Saudi Arabia that…. the chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs hot water now comes out of both taps. you actually burn your hand opening the car door. People are frying eggs on the roof of their cars your dream house is any house in Abha. Satan decided to take the […]
Public transportation in Saudi Arabia is limited and normally expats purchase private vehicles to move around in the city. There are few very important things you should always remember when maintaining a car in Saudi Arabia : 1. Car Insurance A few years ago, a Saudi guy hit a car belonging to expat from behind […]
The Labor office will allow transfer of iqama / sponsorship without the permission or approval of current sponsor, as per report from Saudi Gazette who have quoted Al-Madina newspaper. As per the report, it seems that implementation of this rule will take place in the coming months. The conditions for the transfer will be that […]
With digitizing of government departments, now everything can be done online. Dammam Jawazat has taken the initiative and is now issuing tokens online for appointments for visit visa extension /renewal. We give you complete process step by step : 1. Go passport department website – http://www.passport.gov.sa/ The website automatically get redirected to http://tickets.passport.gov.sa/ You will […]
ATTENTION: The Visit Visa Renewal has now been made Online Kindly visit the updated article – How to Renew Visit Visa Online The visit visa extension / renewal should be done well before time, before the visa expires or else you may face penalty of SR 15,000 and […]
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