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Kuwait: Expats must clear debts before renewing visa
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to settle all outstanding debts before renewing their residence visa. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior revealed that this…
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Here’s how to get cheapest health insurance in Saudi Arabia
Workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are entitled to receive health insurance from their employers as per Article 144 of Saudi Labour Law. However, in case workers are not given…
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Why doesn’t Saudi Arabia grant citizenship to expats?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has very stringent citizenship laws, with foreigners traditionally not being given citizenship. However, on rare occasions, Saudi officials grant citizenship to persons who must either possess great…
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Kuwait lifts ban on hiring expats for 773 vacancies
Kuwait: The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recently lifted the ban on hiring non-Kuwaiti individuals for a total of 773 vacancies in the Ministry of Health (MoH), local media reported. This…
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Kuwait: Expats must clear electricity, water bills before leaving country
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to clear their electricity and water bills before leaving the country, effective from Friday, September 1. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on…
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Kuwait: Manpower authority to establish shelter for male expats
Kuwait: The Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced on Sunday, August 20, that it would establish a shelter center for male expatriates who have legal issues with employers, the Kuwait News…
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Now, traffic fines must be cleared for expats before leaving Kuwait
Kuwait: Expatriates in Kuwait will now be required to settle all traffic fines and violations registered against them before leaving the country, effective from Saturday, August 19. Taking to X, formerly known…
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Saudi Arabia: Expats using exit/re-entry visas can enter country until final date
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have clarified that expatriates leaving on exit/re-entry visas are allowed to return to the Kingdom until the last day of their visa…
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Saudi: Rs 1 lakh fine for employing expats without work permit
Riyadh: Expatriates who are working without a work permit or notifying the Ajeer Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be slapped with a Saudi Riyal 5,000 (Rs 1,10,835) fine,…
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Kuwait announces mandatory biometric fingerprinting for Gulf citizens, expats
The Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has recently introduced a new regulation mandating biometric fingerprinting for Gulf nationals and expatriates visiting the country, local media reported. The mandatory fingerprinting of visitors is subject to the frequency of…
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UAE: Muslim expats can sponsor 2 wives at same time; Here’s all you need to know
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has said that Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are allowed to sponsor two wives at the…
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UAE: 5-year residence visa for retired expats; Here’s how to apply
Abu Dhabi: If you are a long-term resident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who plans to stay in the country after retirement, or a visitor looking to set up a new…
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Kuwait: No expat exempted from yearly license renewal
Kuwait: No expatriates in Kuwait are exempted from the decision restricting the renewal of driver’s licenses to one year, local media reported. On April 26, Kuwait authorities announced that the driving licenses…
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Kuwait imposes new blood transfusion fees for expats
Kuwait has issued a new decision that imposes fees on expatriates for blood transfusions. The decision was issued by Kuwait’s Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi. This step comes within the framework of…
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Kuwait cancels over 1.15 million visas of expats in 3 years
Kuwait: Over 1.15 million visas of expatriates was cancelled by Kuwait during the three years, untill the end of March 2023, local media reported. The number of those who left the country…