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Saudi Arabia urges expatriates to renew work permits on time
A recent notice urged affected workers to complete issuance or renewal within the stated timeframe and avoid non-compliance.
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Saudi Arabia · News · Residency
Saudi authorities report more than 14,000 residency and labour arrests
The nationwide campaign covered residency, border-security and labour violations, with enforcement procedures continuing.
Saudi Arabia · News · Iqama
Iqama renewal route eased for affected Bangladeshi workers
Workers whose original sponsors fail to renew residency may be able to transfer and renew through a new employer under the announced arrangement.
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.
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.
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.
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.