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VEHICLE INSURANCE TO COVER NATURAL DISASTER DAMAGES

July 8, 2018, 7:04 am
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SAMA ORDERS INSURANCE COMPANIES TO COVER NATURAL DISASTER VEHICLE DAMAGES

SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority) has ordered insurance companies to append a insurance policy covering damaged vehicles affected by natural disasters like flood, rain, hailstone or flash flood.




Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority made it mandatory to all vehicle insurance companies to cover natural disaster policy, whether it is individual or a company. SAMA warned insurance companies, they will face legal action for not following or obeying its circular.

- According to insurance experts, The damages caused to vehicles in the last week Jeddah floods is around 200 million Saudi Riyals and the Insurance companies should pay a compensation is expected in betweeen 150 to 200 Saudi Million Riyals.




- The director general of insurance control department Hesham Tashkandi issued a circular in which he asked all insurance companies to modify their products in order to comply with the insurance coverage of natural disasters.

- Insurance companies Violating this circular will face legal action starting from January 2018. SAMA is ensuring the claimants have adequate information on insurance products and the appropriate coverage of their needs.



VEHICLE INSURANCE TO COVER NATURAL DISASTER DAMAGES

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4 NEW TUNNELS IN MADINA FOR THE SAFETY OF PILGRIMS

July 11, 2018, 6:54 am
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4 NEW TUNNELS IN MADINA FOR THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE

Four new pedestrian tunnels is going to built in Madinah in order to easier access to people who want to go the northern central region said Madinah Development Authority to Saudi Press Agency.




The new tunnels on King Faisal Road that leads to Madinah Holy Mosque will help traffic flow and improve pedestrian safety. The tunnels will ensure that pedestrians reach the Prophet's Mosque.

- The 4 tunnels which is up to 125 meters long includes elevators that are specifically built to accomodate to the elderly people and special need people. More over 12 escalators and stairs were built to help pedestrians reach Madinah Munawwarah Mosque with crossing the road.




- The new tunnels includes AC systems, firefighting systems, lighting and sound systems and security surveillance systems. This developments are part of Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, who is the chairman of Madinah's Development Authority, plans to improve the city.



4 NEW TUNNELS IN MADINA FOR THE SAFETY OF PILGRIMS

4 NEW TUNNELS IN MADINA FOR THE SAFETY OF PILGRIMS

4 NEW TUNNELS IN MADINA FOR THE SAFETY OF PILGRIMS

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EXPATS DEPENDENTS CAN WORK FOR HAJJ FIRMS THROUGH AJEER

July 11, 2018, 11:16 pm
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DEPENDENTS OF EXPATRIATES ARE ALLOWED TO WORK FOR HAJJ COMPANIES THROUGH AJEER PROGRAM

Ministry of Labor and Social Development now allows expat dependents to work temporarily during Hajj season by registering at Ajeer temporary Hajj employment program. Trending :4 new tunnels in Madinah to help pilgrims




However, expatriates need approval from their employers in order to work for other companies during Hajj season, Both citizens and expats above 15 years can use this system to find jobs. Recommend : 234,000 Expats lose jobs in first quarter of 2018

- Ajeer is an online system from Ministry of Labor and Social Development that links employers and employees. Individuals can post their resumes while companies can post the jobs.




- Hiring companies need to pay a fee of 160 Saudi riyals on each employee they get from Ajeer, The main aim of the Ajeer program is to reduce recruitment from outside the Kingdom during the peak season. See Also :Fines for transporting or employing illegal residents

- Expatriates cannot be recruited for the jobs which are reserved for Saudis, Domestic workers are not allowed to benefit from Ajeer system as per the Ministry of Labor and Social Development reported in Saudi Gazette.




- The Ajeer system serves both Hajj companies and other companies that providing services to pilgrims like transporting, catering, etc,. However non Hajj companies need to be in Green or above category in order to register at Ajeer and must be operating in Jeddah, Makkah or Madinah. Read :Employers should provide medical insurance to employees and dependents

- Investors from the sector have called for training on Ajeer systems, Similarly they called ministry to think on allowing domestic workers to look for jobs in this system as they are already in Saudi Arabia. They also said there is a need to create a round the clock hot line jobs for the Hajj season.




DEPENDENTS CAN WORK FOR HAJJ COMPANIES VIA AJEER PROGRAM

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MONTHLY SALARIES OF EXPATS & CITIZENS IN AVERAGE

July 11, 2018, 11:50 pm
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AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARIES OF EXPATS & SAUDI CITIZENS

According to the General Authority of Statistics, The average monthly salary of the expatriates living in Saudi Arabia is 3,768 Saudi Riyals in the first quarter of 2018 compared to 3,674 in the last quarter of 2017. Recommend :Expats dependents can temporarily work for Hajj firms through Ajeer




The average monthly salary of Saudi citizens reached 10,089 Saudi riyals in the first quarter of the year 2018 compared to the last quarter of the year 2017, The report said salaries of Saudi citizens raised by nearly 2%. See Also :Four new tunnels announced for Madinah for the safety of pilgrims

- The average monthly salary for Saudi men is 10,289 Saudi riyals and Saudi women is 9,230 Saudi riyals. While in government sector, Saudi men is receiving 11,095 and Saudi women are receiving 10,289 Saudi riyals.




- The average monthly salary of all the men and women employees (Expatriates and Citizens) is 6,210 Saudi riyals in the first quarter of 2018. The report is detailed from Saudi Gazette. Read :Photographing women while driving will lead you in jail

- The average monthly salary of Saudi employees in the private sector is 7,197 Saudi riyals while the expatriate employees receiving 3,899 Saudi riyals in monthly average.



- The highest monthly salary for Saudi citizens are for the age group of 50 to 54 years and it is 14,251 Saudi riyals. while the expatriates who crossed 65 years of age is being paid 6,189 Saudi riyals. Trending : King Fahad Causeway records highest number of travellers

- The report also reveals there are more than 361,000 expatriate employees who are above the age of 60 years. Expatriates constituted about 320,000 of them about 89% while Saudis were 41,055 about 11%.




MONTHLY AVERAGE SALARIES OF EXPATS & SAUDI CITIZENS

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VIDEO OF MAN SLAPPING STREET CLEANER IN RIYADH

July 12, 2018, 2:02 am
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VIDEO : MAN SLAPPING LABOURER CAUSES PUBLIC OUTRAGE

In a viral video "A man in white thobe about the age of late twenties or early thirties slapped and assaulted a street cleaner in the Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh". Trending : Monthly salaries of expats and Saudis in the Kingdom




After the video became viral in Twitter, public strongly reacted on it, The video footage shows "A man wearing white thobe slapped expatriate labourer" who was working in the Martyrs Park in the neighbourhood of Gharnata. Recommend :Temporary jobs for Hajj season via Ajeer

- The Riyadh municipal authorities issued a statement slamming the "irresponsible and immoral act". Authorities announced that they would follow up the issue with security agencies, stressing firm commitment to protecting workers rights.








VIDEO OF MAN SLAPPING STREET CLEANER OUTRAGE PUBLIC

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VIOLENT FIGHT BETWEEN SUDANESE AND BANGLADESHI EXPATS

July 12, 2018, 5:22 am
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VIDEO : VIOLENT QUARREL BETWEEN SUDANESE & BANGLADESHI EXPATRIATES

A violent fight broke out between Sudanese and Bangladeshi expatriates in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Trending :A man slapped street cleaner in Riyadh




In a viral video footage the clip showed members of the 2 communities (Bangladeshi expats & Sudanese expats) were physically fought violently.

- According to the Almowaten, The Sudanese and Bangladeshi expatriates work as shepherds. Read :Expats and dependents can temporarily work with Hajj companies via Ajeer

- However there is no specific reasons were given for the violent brawl which took place at the sheep market of the Al Nasim neighborhood.




VIOLENT FIGHT BETWEEN BANGLADESHIS AND SUDANESE






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A GIRL ARRESTED FOR FORCIBLY HUGGING SINGER AT CONCERT

July 14, 2018, 11:16 pm
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A GIRL WAS ARRESTED FOR HUGGING SINGER AT OKAZ SOUQ CONCERT

A girl was arrested in Saudi Arabia for forcibly hugging a singer at a concert in Taif city of the Kingdom. Trending :Man arrested for slapping street cleaner in Riyadh




Audience at the concert was amazed when a girl moved suddenly towards the stage and hugged the entertaining singer, The concert was at Okaz Souq Saudi popular festival. Most Viewed :Average monthly salaries of expats and Saudis

- Saudi police arrested the girl and placed in a girl care institution and will be referred to the specific department for prosecution, As per the local news Sabq.




- The girl had committed a deed incriminated in the recently approved anti harassment law, If convicted, she may face a jail up to 2 years and a fine of 100,000 Saudi riyals said local news Okaz. Read :New branch of AlBaik in Riyadh at exit 34

- The name and age of the girl was disclosed, The video of the moment went viral in social media. The video footage showing "A girl in a black veil rushing towards the singer performing on stage and hugging him then her bodyguards took her away".



- From the last few months, Various celebrities have given live performances in the Kingdom as part of social and economic reforms after unveiling Saudi Vision 2030 which aims to diversify the economy of Saudi Arabia. See Also :Saudi held its first chess championship




GIRL ARRESTED FOR HUGGING SINGER AT LIVE CONCERT

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A BAG WITH 110,000 SAUDI RIYALS FOUND BY A PHOTOGRAPHER

July 16, 2018, 5:07 am
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A PHOTOGRAPHER FINDS A BAG WITH 110,000 SAUDI RIYALS IN IT

A bag containing 110,000 Saudi riyals cash was found by a photographer in Turkey's Bursa province and he returned to its owner who is a tourist. Trending :A girl forcibly hugged a singer in concert and get arrested




A Turkish photographer name 'Tezcan Gulen' was walking to work when he saw an unknown bag, he thought this bag belongs to a tourist, as it is tourist area, he decided to hand over it to officials without looking inside of it. Recommend : Average monthly salaries of Saudi expats and citizens

- The officials realized the bag held with large amount of money in Saudi riyals, they attempted to locate the owner of it along with the Gulen. In the same time 2 tourists contacted the officials that they had lost their bag with 110,000 riyals cash in it.




- This 2 tourists answered the questions asked by the officials about the bag contents, after realizing they are the real owners, they handed it to them. Read :Send remittance money through Enjaz online

- Both the tourists were very happy as they found their lost bag, they thanked the officers and Gulen many times before leaving that tourist area.



A BAG WITH 110,000 SAUDI RIYALS FOUND BY A PHOTOGRAPHER

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SAUDI ARABIA BANS 47 VIDEO GAMES INCLUDING POPULAR ONES

July 17, 2018, 10:10 am
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SAUDI BANS 47 VIDEO GAMES AFTER THE DEATHS OF CHILDREN

The Saudi General Commission for Audiovisual Media has announced plans to ban 47 video games after the reports of suicide of 2 children being influenced to do so in an online game. Recommend :A photographer found a bag with 110,000 Saudi riyals in it




It's not an unfamiliar move in the Kingdom that's recently halted the sale of games like A Way Out, but the reason for the ban has some slightly unusual origins. Trending :Saudi police arrested a man for slapping street cleaner in Riyadh

- Saudi Arabia said the popular games such as Grand Theft Auto V, Assassins Creed 2 and Witcher were being banned for violating the rules and regulations reported one of the press, No further details were disclosed.




- A 13 year old girl and 12 year old boy took their own lives after playing the "Blue Whale Game", which encourages its players to do so. The Blue Whale Game has become a social media phenomenon even it is not a video game over the past 2 years in most of the countries. Read :Monthly average salaries of expats, Saudis, men and women

- The game encouraged to take online challenges for 50 days to self harm, think of it like a far darker, more harmful version of 'Ice Bucket Challenge' or other viral challenges that have appeared in the United States of America.



- Egypt and UAE have banned the Blue Whale Game even though it is not a video game, UAE's attorney General ordered to block several popular online games as they are damaging children's health in the country. See Also :Send money to home country through Enjaz online




SAUDI ARABIA BANS 47 ONLINE & VIDEO GAMES

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WOMAN DRIVER CRASHES CAR INTO CLOTHES STORE IN AL AHSA

July 21, 2018, 6:40 am
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FEMALE DRIVE CRASHES CAR INTO DRESS SHOP IN SAUDI ARABIA

A woman driver rammed her car into a female dress shop in the region of Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia, The woman was with her husband at the time of car crash in shop. Recommend :A photographer found a bag with 110,000 Saudi Riyals in it




She lost the control on car, as she pushed accelerator instead of brake pedal of a car while stopping outside the shop. See Also : Saudi police arrested a girl for forcibly hugging a male singer

- In a viral CCTV video footage recording showed a Toyota Corolla car crashing 12 meters inside the shop on the Al Najah Avenue in the City of Al Marbaz.




- According to the reports, An Arab national suffered head and hand injury in the accident, He was taken to the Al Hufoof's King Fahad Hospital, where he gone through a surgery. Read :Violent fight between Bangladeshis and Sudanis in Riyadh

- The woman and her husband is safe but their car was damaged, The shop windows smashed due to the car crashed in the shop.



WOMAN RAMMED HER CAR IN AL AHSA'S DRESS SHOP





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SAUDI TO REDUCE SAUDIZATION TARGETS IN SOME SECTORS

July 22, 2018, 5:02 am
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SAUDI ARABIA TO REDUCE SAUDIZATION TARGETS IN SOME RETAIL SECTORS

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labor and Social Development is studying a proposal to reduce the Saudization targets in some retail sectors from 100% to 70% as per the report published in Saudi Okaz daily newspaper. Most Viewed :Saudi police arrested a man for slapping street cleaner in Riyadh




The Kingdom earlier announced that some jobs would be restricted for expatriates starting from September 11th of 2018. The 4 sectors which are about to ban expats jobs are Car & Motor bike Showrooms, Ready-made cloth stores, Home and Office furniture stores, Home appliances and Kitchen utensils stores. Recommend : Expats are restricted to work in 12 job categories

- Many Saudi business owners complaining to adjust some targets on Saudization. However some jobs would be excluded from full Saudization are those that require technical knowledge and specialized skills such as maintenance technicians, opticians, tailors and chefs as it require some specialized skills.




- Few employers in Saudi Arabia claim that young Saudis are not interested in work, they feel lazy and prefer to stay at home rather than to work on low salary jobs. Read :Expats worried as Saudi reshapes its economy

- Saudi Arabia introduced an expat levy in January 2018, Companies in which expatriates employees are less than Saudi employees have to pay 300 Saudi Riyals monthly fee, Similarly companies with more expatriate employees than Saudi employees should pay 400 Saudi riyals monthly fee.



- As per the scheduled plan, The expat levy fee will continuously increase every year till 2020. Because of these levy fee companies in Saudi Arabia are limiting on expat employees. Trending :Year wise expat levy fee for companies in Saudi Arabia

- According to the recent statistics from Saudi General Authority of Statistics, More than 234,000 expatriates left Saudi Arabia in the first 3 months of the year 2018, Which is 6% drop in Expatriate workforce. Even though this much expats left, companies did not provide that much jobs to Saudi citizens, which was out of expectation.




SAUDI TO REDUCE SAUDIZATION TARGETS IN SOME SECTORS

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AN ELDERLY MAN FORGIVES RASH DRIVER BEFORE HIS DEATH

July 21, 2018, 11:40 pm
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AN ELDERLY SAUDI MAN FORGIVES RASH DRIVER BEFORE HIS DEATH

An elderly Saudi man of 106 years old passed away after a car accident in Abha, While he was rushing to hospital he asked his companions to forgive the rash driver, who is believed to have caused the accident. Most Viewed :Saudi Arabia to reduce Saudization targets




Sheikh Ali Al-Saleh's family announced his death, social media users praise the man for the act he did before his death. According to his son, his father lived to honor the weak and helping the needy, since he was young. Recommend :A bag with 110,000 Saudi riyals found returned to the owner

- Saleh was very well known among people for his generosity, selflessness and noble acts to the extent that he was Hatim Alma. He had 13 sons and 5 daughters.




- For 80 years, his house was open to the people who came from everywhere on foot. There restaurant was available and my father honored the passerby and fed them at house. Read :Photographing women while driving may lead you to fine 

- Accident was the cause of his death, On his way to the hospital he told not to demand anything from the party which caused the accident.




AN ELDERLY MAN FORGIVES RASH DRIVER BEFORE HIS DEATH

AN ELDERLY MAN FORGIVES RASH DRIVER BEFORE HIS DEATH

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A SAUDI MAN DID NOT SLEPT FOR 30 YEARS

July 22, 2018, 2:03 am
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A SAUDI MAN DID NOT SLEPT FOR 30 YEARS, GETS A CAR OF HIS WISH

Believe it or not, This is the reality for a Saudi man, he has not slept in 30 years, his case was referred by several doctors and specialists, but he never get back his sleep. Most Viewed :True story of Dubai




According to the local Saudi media reports, the man's condition began after he stayed awake for 20 consecutive days while he was on an army assignment. Recommend :Thank you Saudi Arabia, Iam going on final exit

- After his assignment, he went to the various doctors to know the reason behind for not getting sleep. Various nations doctors was unable to bring back his sleep.




- They just confirm his chronic insomnia came because of depression, Even he get various medications to treat his symptoms, his sleep never returned to him. Read :Teacher rewards 1 riyal coupon to top student

- When the Emir of Al Baha region heard his story, he said he had only one wish, to have a family car, upon hearing his wish, Al Baha's Emir gifted him a car.



- This is not the first time, we see a man with out sleep for years, Earlier a Vietnamese farmer 'Thai Ngoc' did not sleep for 33 years, In another case a Hungarian soldier 'Paul Kren' did not sleep for 40 years. However, This are very rare cases. See Also :Heartwarming story of a young Saudi boy




A SAUDI MAN DID NOT SLEPT FOR 30 YEARS

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BIRD MARKET CLOSED AFTER BIRD FLU DETECTED IN RIYADH

July 22, 2018, 6:49 am
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RIYADH'S AZIZIA BIRD MARKET CLOSED AFTER ONE DUCK FOUND WITH BIRD FLU

Authorities of Saudi Arabia has been closed Riyadh's Azizia bird market after confirming a new case of Bird Flu, action was taken immediately after a duck found to be infected. Trending :A Saudi man did not slept for 30 years




The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said that while surveillance of bird markets in Saudi Arabia, they detected one case of bird flu (H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus) at the Azizia bird market in Riyadh. Most Viewed :Saudi to reduce Saudization target for some sectors

- After discovering an infection case in ducks, officials have closed the bird market and stopped the movement of birds in the market and disposed the birds in safe and efficient way.




- The Ministry has succeeded in stopping the spread of the disease and controlling the transportation of birds by implementing bio security measures and kill the birds in the infected areas safely. Read :Woman driver crashes car in a dress shop

- It is informed to all the bird and poultry keepers not to go Azizia bird market until the site is cleared, to protect their birds from transmission of this virus.



- The bird flu is a disease that spreads rapidly in birds , however it is not proven to be transmitted to human beings. See Also :Saudi bans 47 video games after 2 children suicide




RIYADH'S AZIZIA BIRD MARKET CLOSED AFTER BIRD FLU DETECTED

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MINISTRY RESUMES MODIFICATIONS IN IQAMA PROFESSIONS

July 23, 2018, 12:24 am
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CHANGES IN IQAMA PROFESSIONS NOW OPEN, ANNOUNCED SAUDI LABOR MINISTRY

Good news for expatriates and private companies, as Ministry of Labor and Social Development resumed the services to change expatriate iqama professions, starting from Sunday. Recommend : Procedure to change iqama profession




In preperation for the implementation of the service, according to the new standard 'Categorized professions' from the beginning of the next Hijri year, which allows the modification of professions based on professional classifications and branching related to all major occupations. Related :Check online Iqama profession change status

- The ministry's official spokesman Khalid Abaalkhil said that the service of modifying the new professions that will be implemented at the beginning of the new Hijri year allows the change of professions under a number of rules that are in line with international classifications, with a system of application through the Ministry's e-services portal.




- The system should verify the matrix related to the prevention of occupational change and verify the application of the different labor rules to the expatriate worker who is required to change his profession and the new profession. Similar :Iqama Profession change fee 

- The spokesman pointed out that the system allows integration service with the Saudi Council of Engineers, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants to verify that the worker obtains a certificate of practicing a profession, if the new profession is from engineering professions, health professions or accounting professions and there will be flexibility in adding any future reference bodies.



- He added that the ministry looks forward to the contribution of this service to the organization of the labor market and providing quality service to the beneficiaries, which raises the quality of the professions and improve the data related to them, thus contributing to the formulation of policies based on data of high statistical quality. Read :Iqama Professions eligible for family visa




MINISTRY OF LABOR OPENED CHANGE OF IQAMA PROFESSIONS 2018

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BAN ON ENTRIES IN MAKKAH FOR SAFE HAJJ

July 23, 2018, 1:41 am
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SECURITY AUTHORITIES BAN ENTRIES IN MAKKAH AHEAD OF HAJJ SEASON

Starting from July 9th, Saudi security authorities have banned entries in the holy city of Makkah due to Hajj season, the ban will continue till the end of the Hajj. Most Viewed :Temporary work for Hajj firms through Ajeer portal




Security authorities are allowing only those people at the Makkah entry points, who have resident permits or iqamas of the holy city, those who have Hajj permits and to those who are working for services firms. This ban will allow pilgrims to perform their rituals easily and comfortably. Read :Residents of Saudi Arabia can now book for Hajj online

- More than 72,037 people and 30,449 vehicles turned back from various entry points of Makkah as the authorities on their campaign to stop unauthorized entries into the Holy city of Makkah in Hajj season.




- The security teams are carrying inspections around the clock at checkpoints of Makkah to prevent unauthorized people. Those who want to go to Taif or Riyadh should use Jeddah to Taif highway instead of going through Makkah. See Also :Change in Iqama professions open now

- Those who applied for Hajj this year can download their Hajj permits through Ministry portal. Those who are performing Hajj without legal permit will face deportation and 10 year ban from entering into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.



- As per the rule, If someone Citizen or expats caught transporting people illegally for Hajj will be arrested and their vehicles will be seized. Recommend :A Saudi man did not sleep for 30 years




BAN ON ENTRIES IN MAKKAH AHEAD OF HAJJ

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SAUDI TO WITNESS 21st CENTURY LONGEST TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

July 24, 2018, 4:57 am
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SAUDI ARABIA TO WITNESS 21ST CENTURY LONGEST TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE ON FRIDAY

This Friday (27th July 2018) will turn into a day to remember, as the world along with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries is expected to witness a total lunar eclipse, it will be longest to watch after 8 decades. Most Viewed :Saudi man forgives rash driver before his death




The total duration of the lunar eclipse with its various stages is expected to be for 1 hour and 45 minutes in Saudi Arabia. According to a member in the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space sciences, It will be longest total lunar eclipse since 83 years. Recommend :Azizia's bird market closed after bird flu detected

- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries can observe it at 9:24 PM in the hemisphere at different levels till it ends at 1:19 AM .




- Lunar eclipse occurs when Earth's shadow blocks the sun's light, which otherwise reflects off the moon. The moon will be in perfect alignment with the Sun and the Earth with the moon in the center of the Earth and the Sun. Read :A Saudi man did not sleep since 3 decades

- There are 3 types of lunar eclipses, Total, Partial and Penumbral, with total lunar eclipse, In which Earth's shadow completely covers the moon.



- The moon is not always in a straight line with the Sun and the Earth, That's why we do not get a lunar eclipse in every lunar cycle.  See Also :Security authorities ban entries in Makkah without permits




SAUDI TO WITNESS LONGEST TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE OF 21ST CENTURY

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BAN ON GAS CYLINDERS AND STOVES IN HAJJ

July 25, 2018, 7:03 am
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BAN ON GAS CYLINDERS & STOVES FOR THE SAFETY OF PILGRIMS IN HAJJ

Minister of the Interior, Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, has taken all necessary measures to ban the use of liquefied natural gas for cooking in all holy places during this year's Hajj pilgrimage season 1439, The penalties will be  imposed on anyone who found to be in breach of the substance of the decision to use liquefied gas shall be determined by any indicator. Read :Saudi bans entries in Makkah for Hajj season without permits




The Director-General of Civil Defense, explained that the prevention of the use of liquefied natural gas was a matter of concern to the Government of the Custodian of the Two holy Mosques over the safety of the pilgrims of Two Holy Mosques, in order to carry out their life in safety and tranquility and to protect them. See Also :Saudi to reduce Saudization targets in some sectors

He stressed that the ban on the use of liquefied gas includes sites within all holy sites, including the buildings and camps of government or charitable agencies involved in Hajj work without exception, and that the implementation of the resolution is done in coordination with the security authorities to prevent the introduction of gas into sacred sentiments, against violators.



The Civil Defense safety teams in the Hajj are conducting daily inspection tours inside the camps, to ensure that they are free of gas cylinders and stoves, to immediately seize the violators, to confiscate their possessions and to apply the fines for the offence, asserting that the decision was made to reduce the risk of fire in the camps and residences of pilgrims with sacred feelings since the beginning of the work during the past years.

The Director-General of Civil defense appreciated interaction and response to the implementation of the decision from all government agencies and the raft institutions. Most Viewed :Expats can temporary work for Hajj companies through Ajeer




SAUDI BANS GAS CYLINDERS AND STOVES IN HAJJ

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VARIOUS NEW CHARGES FOR SERVICES FROM PASSPORT DEPARTMENT

July 25, 2018, 7:03 am
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VARIOUS FEE CHARGES FOR SERVICES FROM GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF PASSPORTS (JAWAZAT)

Charges for various services of labors, workers, visitors and dependents of workers from General Directorate of Passport departments. Most Viewed :100,000 Saudi riyals fine for transporting and employing illegal expats




Worker (All Professions) with company, factory or establishment :

Iqama Issuance and Renewal fee : 750 SR

Profession Change fee : 1000 SR

Issuance of Exit re Entry fee ( for worker or his dependents ) : 200 SR

Issuance of Multiple Eixt re Entry fee : 500 SR

Issuance of Final exit visa : Free  Read :Validity of final exit visa and visit visas

Cancelling expired exit re entry visa of Final exit visa without using : 1000 SR

Visit Visa Extension Fee : 100 SR



Transfer services from one sponsor to another : 

First time Fee : 2000 SR
Second time transfer fee : 4000 SR
Third time transfer fee : 6000 SR

Note : Household labor transfers can only done through the General Directorate of Passports, all other professions require permission from Labor Office.

Add child or spouse to expat iqama :


Note : Adding a child or spouse to iqama is only for the newly arrived or child born outside Saudi Arabia, However there is no fee for the children born to expats in the Kingdom.




Domestic worker with Individual sponsor :

1. For Housemaid and Private driver

Iqama Issuance Fee : 600 SR

Iqama Renewal Fee : 350 SR Related :Penalties for not renewing iqama on time

2. For Shepherd, Guard and Nursemaid

Iqama Issuance and Renewal Fee : 600 SR




VARIOUS NEW CHARGES FOR SERVICES FROM PASSPORT DEPARTMENT

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NEVER EVER BUY SIM CARDS FROM OUTSIDE STALLS

July 26, 2018, 1:01 am
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AN EXPAT TELLS HIS STORY HOW HE PAID 335 SR ON FRAUD SIMS

Never ever buy sim cards from outside stalls in public places in Saudi Arabia, They will attract the people by giving free sim or ask them to pay very little money. One of our blog reader shared his whole experience on this matter, read it from below. Similar : Unknown sim card registered on my iqama




Hi, I am Alvin, a Filipino resident in Jeddah, I am preparing for my final exit as my company ended contract with me. I am trying to clear all my belongings before I left. While doing so, I go through a below link from CITC.

- I am shocked to see 11 sims on my iqama number, that too post paid sims, Trust me, I only use one sim that is Mobily prepaid, remaining all are not mine. I went to the nearest Mobily center, I explained them, I found 4 post paid sims of Mobily on my name, which are not mine at all.




- He took my iqama and gave me details of 4 post paid sims, In which there was a bill of 250 Saudi riyals, He tell me to pay it, in order to cancel it, every month it will be increased, if you did not pay it. I refused, he said its on your id, you are the responsible to pay it, without paying the amount we cannot able to cancel them, If you will not pay, you will be stopped at airport while going on exit, I paid it with my sad face. Related :Check my mobily balance

- Then I went to Zain customer care center, After waiting for one hour, I got my token number, He said there are 6 post paid sim cards with your iqama number. In order to cancel it you need to pay the bill of 85 Saudi riyals. I tell I did not use it, He said its upto you, You want to pay or not but you will be stopped at airport as it is on your identity.




- I suggest all to not to left your iqama or its copy anywhere, try to give it only to the authentic offices. Do not buy sim cards from outside stalls, where they attract customers with free sim cards or for less amount. Buy only through their official telecom centers. Otherwise you may face the same problem as I faced. Read :Know your STC number




NEVER EVER BUY SIM CARDS FROM OUTSIDE STALLS

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