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Iqama Violations & Penalties List
1 Non-reporting for Iqama renewal prior to 3 days of its expiry without applicable reason If the applicant’s employer is an individual or private company or establishment, he shall be required to pay double the Iqama fees.
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3-year ban on exit re-entry visa violators
An Expatriate departs on exit re-entry visa and does not return to the Kingdom within the visa’s validity, he will be prohibited to enter the country for 3 years. Visa might be processed, but the immigration officers would not allow him to
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More than 385,000 illegal expats deported
Saudi authorities have deported more than 385,000 illegal residents from the country over the past nine months, according to monthly statistics released by a campaign called the Nation Fee of Illegal Expats. Officials said the ongoing
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Investigation under way into accident at Riyadh airport
Saudi aviation security authorities have begun an investigation into an incident involving an Indian carrier at King Khalid International
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New Kaaba cover ready
The new Kiswa (the black cloth covering the Holy Kaaba) for the year 1439 Hijri is prepared, as indicated by the Committee for Inspecting the Holy
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Saudi Arabia expels Canadian ambassador
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday, recalling its ambassador in Canada for consultation, and declared the Ambassador of Canada
Read MoreGoogle Doodle celebrates Saudi Arabian musician Talal Maddah
Sunday's Google Doodle is in celebration of what would have been musician and composer Talal Maddah's 78th birthday. The 'doodle' is on display to Google users in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and much of the Middle East,
Read MoreSaudi Camels Federation opens registration for Crown Prince Camel Festival
The Saudi Arabian Camels Federation has announced the opening of online registration for those wishing to take part in the Crown Prince Camel Festival. Participants are invited to submit their registration applications from Aug. 4 via
Read More18,000 Civil Defense officers ready to protect pilgrims
Gen. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Omro, director-general of the Civil Defense said, General plan to cover emergency responses during the Hajj season has been put in place, ensuring safety for pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s path to nuclear power
Faced with surging energy demand for economic growth, Saudi Arabia is turning to nuclear power to meet a twin challenge — how to diversify its electricity-generating mix while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. And with electricity demand in
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