Saudi Expatriate News Recap – 2019, What happened in 2019

There have been a lot which have happened in the year 2019 in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Here is the Recap of all the Important New from SaudiExpatriate.com for All Expatriate Followers living in the kingdom and supporting our website.

We Thank you all for all the love given to all our fans and will continue to provide all information and help which we can provide by the grace of Allah to all our Expatriate brothers & sisters living in Saudi.

Here is Recap of 2019:

January 2019:

Restaurants & Cafes to Display Calories in Menu

Compensatory Visas for Qualified Expatriates

New Changes in Saudi Labor Laws in 2019

February 2019:

Saudi Visit Visa Fees for Pakistanis reduced

Hajj Quota for Indians increased by Saudi Arabia

Apple Pay Launched in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

March 2019:

Red & Yellow Nitaqat category Companies to get benefit from Govt Scheme

Violence against Domestic workers & Elderly people is Punishable

Visa Free Access to Tourism Sites in Saudi Arabia

New Traffic Violation Boards on Saudi Roads

Visitors Of Guest Umrah Can Now Be Hosted By Saudi Iqama Holders

April 2019:

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Arabsat-6A communications Satellite launch

Haramain Train will do 10 trips between Makkah & Madina during Ramadan

May 2019:

Visa on Arrival of Pakistan for Saudis

Special Privilege Iqama for Expats with 6 conditions

Privileged Iqama Fee SR 100,000 for 1 Year & SR 800,000 for Lifetime

No to Installment Sale in Saudi, SR 3 Million Fine

June 2019:

No Expat Dependent Fee for Privileged Iqama holders

Indian Embassy extends E-Visa facility for Saudi Nationals

 

July 2019:

First Flight to NEOM Bay by Saudi Arabian Airlines

Temporary Visa Details – Saudi Arabia

 

Shops to be closed during Prayer timings, but Extended Business Hours

August 2019:

No Restrictions on Women Travelling Now in Saudi

Fines on Private Companies for Salary Delays, Work Hours, Leaves

Saudi Umrah E-Visa in 24 Hours

September 2019:

Expat Students School to be continued even if Iqama Expires

Multiple VISA with One year Visa Validity for SR300

Approval for Restructuring Haj & Umrah Visas form Shoura Council

 

October 2019:

List of 49 Countries Eligible for Saudi Tourist Visa

Saudi Aramco reduces Domestic Gas | Petrol Prices

 

Joint Visa for UAE & Saudi Arabia to be available soon

November 2019:

No Final Exit Visa If Traffic Fines are Pending in KSA

Sugary Drinks to be 50% More Costlier Starting December

Saudi to provide Citizenship to Talented Expats & Professionals

December 2019:

Jawazat Calls for Biometric Registration for Expats

No Separate Entrances for Men & Women in Saudi Restaurants

Saudi Arabia Officially bans Child Marriages under 18