Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Grand Mosque mobility carts: how the unified platform works
The official unified mobility platform provides electronic access to complimentary, electric and assisted manual carts for Tawaf and Sa’i.
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Qatar · Government Services
How to use Qatar’s new Al Meezan legal portal
Qatar’s Ministry of Justice launched redesigned Al Meezan and Official Gazette sites for laws, judgments, legal opinions, treaties and authenticated publications.
Saudi Arabia · Banking & Money
How to verify a Saudi discount before you buy
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 sales season covers more than one million discounted products, while licensed offers still require careful price, permit and seller checks.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Non-Saudi property ownership: the Saudi Properties route
REGA says the non-Saudi ownership system is in force, with different digital routes for residents, non-residents and foreign entities.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Prophet’s Mosque September figures: what visitor data shows
Official September 2026 figures report more than 21.6 million visits to the Prophet’s Mosque and substantial use of wayfinding, guest-care, mobility and accessibility services.
Qatar · Work & Labour
Qatar Labour Law No. 9 of 2026: key worker changes
The 2026 amendments revise dispute timelines, non-compete controls, covered categories, training requirements, joint committees and penalties.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Red Sea Film Foundation backs 12 films in international awards race
Twelve Red Sea Film Foundation-supported films have entered the 2026–27 international feature awards race, but entry or country submission is not the same as an Academy nomination.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Riyadh Season 2026 guide: zones, events and planning checks
The seventh Riyadh Season guide names major entertainment, sport, dining and family zones; residents should still confirm each event’s live date, ticket and entry conditions before travel.
Saudi Arabia · Banking & Money
Saudi FDI reached SAR159 billion in 2025: what the figures mean
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment reports 2025 foreign direct investment inflows of SAR159 billion and FDI stock above SAR1 trillion, but the figures are national results rather than a promise of returns for any project.
Saudi Arabia · Work & Labour
Saudi hospitality projects: what the 2026 investment figures mean
The first Hospitality Investment Enablers batch covers 19 projects, with official projections for investment, hotel rooms, jobs and local content.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Saudi paid-parking and entertainment-fee drafts: how to comment
Two Saudi draft projects are open for public feedback through Istitlaa, but neither the paid-parking proposal nor the entertainment-fee proposal should be described as final law.
Saudi Arabia · Driving & Transport
Saudi rain and flood alerts: what residents should do
Saudi weather alerts can change by governorate and hour; use the NCM map and Civil Defense instructions before driving or entering low-lying areas.
Saudi Arabia · Residency & ID
Saudi two-month status correction for eligible Yemeni workers
HRSD opened a two-month digital status-correction route on 11 October 2026 for eligible Yemeni workers with specified expired or absence-related records.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Saudi Winter 2026: destinations, offers and planning checks
Saudi Winter 2026 brings more than 1,800 tourism products across nine highlighted destinations, but travelers should verify each event and booking before paying.
Saudi Arabia · Banking & Money
Using mada in Qatar and Himyan in Saudi Arabia
Saudi and Qatar central banks announced gradual cross-border acceptance of mada and Himyan national payment cards through GCC payment infrastructure.
Bahrain · Work & Labour
Bahrain’s three-month expatriate work arrangement explained
Bahrain Decision No. 2 of 2026 regulates temporary use of an authorized foreign worker within a group or, with LMRA approval and written consent, by another employer.
Qatar · Work & Labour
Can an employer keep your passport in Qatar?
Qatar law requires an employer to return a worker’s passport after residence procedures unless the worker asks in writing for safekeeping.
Saudi Arabia · Driving & Transport
Gulf-registered vehicles in Saudi Arabia: the 90-day correction period
Eligible Saudi citizens and non-GCC residents with Gulf-registered vehicles already in the Kingdom have until 23 November 2026 to correct their status.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
How to check live Tawaf and Sa’i crowd levels before Umrah
Saudi Arabia’s live density service helps Grand Mosque visitors compare current crowd levels and choose a less crowded time or route.
Kuwait · Residency & ID
Kuwait Article 18 work residency guide
Kuwait’s Article 18 service covers private-sector work-residence issuance, renewal, cancellation and specified transfers through official residence channels.
Oman · Work & Labour
Oman sick-leave insurance for expatriate workers
Oman’s sick and unusual leave insurance took effect on 19 July 2026 for specified workers, with tiered sick-leave pay for up to 182 days a year.
Saudi Arabia · Government Services
Riyadh rent rules: five-year cap, automatic renewal and notice periods
Official provisions freeze increases in total rent within Riyadh’s urban boundaries for five years from 25 September 2025 and establish registration, renewal and notice controls.
Saudi Arabia · Work & Labour
Saudi annual leave rights: 21 days, 30 days and unused-leave pay
Private-sector workers receive at least 21 paid annual-leave days, rising to at least 30 days after five consecutive years with the same employer.
Saudi Arabia · Residency & ID
Saudi weekly residency and labour enforcement figures explained
Saudi authorities reported 13,822 residency, labour and border-security violations during inspections from 8 to 14 October 2026.
United Arab Emirates · Visas & Immigration
UAE 14-day and 60-day visas for qualifying foreign residents
The UAE expanded specific entry visas for seven nationalities whose applicants also hold valid residence permits from listed jurisdictions.
Saudi Arabia · Residency & ID
How to check your Iqama expiry
Use official Saudi channels to check Iqama validity and understand what to do before it expires.
United Arab Emirates · Residency & ID
Replacing a lost Emirates ID
A clear workflow for reporting a lost Emirates ID and requesting a replacement.
Saudi Arabia · Work & Labour
What happens after employment termination
A practical checklist for final pay, residency status, transfer choices and leaving Saudi Arabia.