IN SAUDI ARABIA, THE AUTHORITIES HAVE CLARIFIED THE PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING SPONSORSHIP WITH OR WITHOUT KAFEEL'S PERMISSION.

JEDDAH: THE SAUDI MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES HAS CLARIFIED THE PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING SPONSORSHIP WITH OR WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE SPONSOR.

IF A FOREIGNER APPLIES FOR A CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF HIS IQAMA AND WORK PERMIT, IT WILL BE APPROVED AUTOMATICALLY.

AT THE SAME TIME, THE MINISTRY POINTED OUT THAT THE APPROVAL OF THE OLD KAFEEL IS MANDATORY FOR CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP IF BOTH THE IQAMA AND WORK PERMIT ARE VALID.

IN ADDITION, THE LICENSE OF THE INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE KAFALA MUST BE VALID. THE WORK PERMIT OF OTHER WORKERS IN THAT ESTABLISHMENT MAY NOT EXPIRE. CONDITIONS FOR CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP INCLUDE BEING IN THE MINIMUM GREEN CATEGORY IN NITAKHAT AND THE INSTITUTION RECEIVING KAFALA BEING IN A BETTER CATEGORY OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY THAN THE INSTITUTION OFFERING KAFALA IN NITAKHAT.

PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP CAN BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE WEBSITE OF THE SAUDI MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL WELFARE

VARIOUS GULF COUNTRIES WITH THE DECISION TO OPEN AIR BORDERS; AND SAUDI EXPATS WITH HOPE

 

 JEDDAH: THE GOOD NEWS FROM BAHRAIN AND OMAN HAS BOOSTED THE HOPES OF HOLIDAYMAKERS THAT THEY WILL SOON BE ABLE TO RETURN TO THE GULF.

OMAN HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL RESUME INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM OCTOBER 1. IN ADDITION, INDIA AND BAHRAIN HAVE SIGNED AN AIR BUBBLE AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE RETURN JOURNEY OF EXPATRIATES.

THE UAE HAD EARLIER ALLOWED FOREIGNERS RETURNING TO ENTER THE COUNTRY AS PER SECURITY NORMS AND STARTED SERVICES FROM INDIA.

AT THE SAME TIME, THERE IS NO INDICATION OF A DATE FOR THE RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS TO SAUDI ARABIA, BUT IT IS EXPECTED THAT SAUDI ARABIA WILL NATURALLY RELOCATE AS OTHER GCC COUNTRIES OPEN AIRSPACE.

MEANWHILE, JORDAN HAS RESUMED FLIGHTS AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IT IS HOPED THAT IN THE COMING DAYS THERE WILL BE MORE COMFORTING NEWS FOR EXPATRIATES ON HOLIDAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA AND OTHER GULF COUNTRIES.

SAUDI NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS; FOUR DAYS OFF IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

 

EXPATRIATES STRANDED AT HOME; SAUDI ARABIA EXTENDS IQAMA AND RE-ENTRY PERIODS

 The iqama period for those whose re-entry period ends between September 1 and 30 has been extended. The measures were taken on the instructions of King Salman, the ruler of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Human Resources and the National Information Center are completing the process of extending the iqama period.

The re-entry visa and exit visa period for those stranded in Saudi Arabia has been extended. The re-entry of the natives was also extended till September 30th. The information about this was given by the Javasat section. At the same time, no final decision has been made on whether to start air service. At present, only natives are allowed to return to Saudi Arabia by hand. Special flights are also available to bring back Saudi nationals, relatives and dependents stranded abroad. The rest of the flights are expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, the annual global investment conference in Saudi Arabia has changed the current situation. The meeting, scheduled for October 28-29, has been postponed to January 26-28. The action is in the Kovid situation.

SAUDI ARABIA TO DEVELOP A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO WHATSAPP

 Riyadh - Saudi Arabia plans to create an alternative system to ensure the privacy and security of WhatsApp data. The move is aimed at securing sensitive and sensitive messages on local servers.

The aim is to set up a system in Saudi Arabia instead of relying on foreign companies for data  security.  

The project is being carried out by a team of Saudi engineers and researchers from the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). Users of WhatsApp and WeChat can instead use the newly set up instant messaging platform. The project will be completed within a year, the sources said.

The new chat system will be built using locally developed encrypted software and algorithms. Developed locally and designed with high security and privacy in mind, this platform offers secure transfer of text and voice communications.  

Its main feature is that it is free from servers controlled by foreign agencies and can only be prepared using its own human resources, ensuring confidentiality. 

The move will have a huge impact on the employment sector as it will create new jobs for the many IT talents contributed by Saudi Arabia. Launched as part of the policies announced by Saudi Vision 2030, which promises cyber security, the project also aims to completely protect communications from hackers. The success of the project will also be a major boost to the country's economy. Basil Al-Umayr, head of national information security at KACST, and Mohammed Khurram Khan, a professor of cyber security at King Saud University, who lead the project, said the aim was to mold the new system to meet the needs of the general public, including cash transactions, ticket purchases and bill payments. 

SAUDI NATIONAL DAY: Holidays announced

 As part of the Riyadh-Saudi National Day celebrations, positions in the private and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia will be closed on the 23rd of this month, according to the Ministry of Human Resources. The ministry has announced holidays for public sector undertakings on the 23rd and 24th.

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES SAYS IT IS NOT TIME FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

 Saudi Arabian Airlines has not yet decided to start international flights. But the Ouda scheme has facilitated the return of expatriates. Saudi Arabia has also published guidelines for travelers to various countries.

Saudi Arabia has suspended international flights since March 15 in the wake of the Kovid expansion. Saudi Arabian Airlines officials said the situation would continue until further notice. Saudi nationals currently stranded in various countries are allowed to return to Saudi Arabia. Ouda also facilitates visitors staying in the country on visas and foreigners wishing to return to their home country on re-entry visas and final exit. However, Saudi Arabian Airlines has not yet decided to resume normal international services.

At the same time, Saudi Arabian Airlines yesterday published a code of conduct for travelers to 25 countries, including Saudi Arabia. This will take effect only at the time of commencement of air services. This does not mean that it has decided to start air services, Saudi officials said

SAUDI ECONOMY STRENGTHENS, SAUDI MINISTRY SAYS ECONOMY HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL

 Ministers say Saudi Arabia's economy is recovering after Kovid restrictions. The ministers of investment and finance said the country's economy was recovering from its predecessor. The ministry said more than 500 licenses were issued to start new ventures in the first half of this year.

The ministers claimed that the measures taken by the Saudis to oppose Kovid were successful. There are indications that the disease is under control in the country. With the deregulation, the economy became active. Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadhan said it was a good sign that some of the sectors that had started operations after the lockdown had strengthened. Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih also said that 506 new business entrepreneurship licenses had been issued in the first half of this year, when Kovid was arrested. The two were speaking at a virtual summit. The Saudi economy is recovering. The growth of foreign investment is on the strongest path we have seen in recent times. He said the figures for June and July were a source of confidence.

But caution is in order. We are not completely Kovid free. We must move forward with optimism and faith in vigilance. This is a year of unprecedented challenges. He further added that the future of the economy depends on the survival of the virus. He said that the national transformation projects implemented in the country have been a great help in combating the epidemic.

CANCELED TICKET PRICES CAN TAKE UP TO 45 DAYS TO REFUND SAUDI ARABIA SAID IN A STATEMENT

Riyadh - Canceled ticket prices can take up to 45 days to refund, Saudi Arabian Airlines has revealed. Saudi Arabia said in a statement that it had canceled the ticket but had not yet returned the money. In case of cancellation of tickets purchased through Sadad, a Saudi payment system, it will take three to 21 days to get the ticket refunded. If the ticket price is paid through credit cards, it will take 45 days for a refund. 

International services have been suspended until further notice as part of precautionary measures in the wake of the corona expansion. Saudi Arabia has said it will officially announce the resumption of international services. Saudi continues domestic services. 

 

Saudi Arabian Airlines requires seven conditions for visitors to Saudi Arabia

 Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Airlines has demanded that foreigners coming to Saudi Arabia comply with the seven regulations of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health. The company has published the details on its website.

You have to fill up a special form that can be downloaded from the site and submit it at the airport. Health workers must stay in the home quarantine for three days and non-health workers for seven days. Must undergo PCR test on last day. First and foremost, you need to download and register Tawakkalna apps. Within eight hours of arriving in Saudi Arabia, . If you have Kovid symptoms, call 937 or go to the nearest health center. The rules for travelers to 25 countries are also published on the Saudi Airlines website.

FINE OF 1,000 RIYALS FOR WASHING A CAR IN PUBLIC SAUDI ARABIA

 

Makkah: The Makkah Municipality has warned that owners will be fined 1,000 riyals for washing their vehicles on roads and in public places. The Makkah Municipality is conducting stringent inspections to end the trend of foreign workers washing vehicles on roads and in public places without working under sponsors. Washing vehicles on roads and in public places is causing environmental and visual pollution and road damage.

Makkah Municipality Undersecretary Engineer Abdullah Al-Sayedi said raids were being carried out to catch illegal foreign workers washing cars in public parks, roads and in front of houses. Owners of washing vehicles in such places will be fined up to 1000 riyals. Washing cars in public places and on the roads can lead to wastage of water, damage to the infrastructure and detriment to the public appearance. 

Efforts in collaboration with the municipality and the concerned security departments have reduced such negative trends. The mayor of Makkah has instructed to protect natural resources, including water. Washing vehicles on roads and in public places can cause waterlogging, potholes on the roads and the proliferation of mosquitoes and insects. Saudi citizens and foreigners should cooperate with the municipality to eliminate such negative tendencies that are annoying to the city and approach the service centers licensed by the municipality to wash vehicles. Engineer Abdullah al-Zaidi said that if vehicles are noticed washing in public places, everyone should call the Unified Complaints Center Center number 940.

 

IN SAUDI ARABIA, WOMEN CAN NOW WORK AT NIGHT

 In Saudi Arabia, women can now work at night. The Cabinet also approved the Labor Act, which provides for more exemptions for women. Women can now work at night with adequate safety in the workplace.

In Saudi Arabia, there were partial restrictions on the employment of women in night shifts. Women were not allowed to do dangerous and harmful work. Under the new order, women can work in establishments that open at night. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Saudi King Salman. For this, the provisions of the Labor Act have been repealed. The Labor Departments have been amended to increase the representation of women. According to the new change, women can now work at night as well. They are also allowed to work in mines and quarries. At the same time, men and women under the age of eighteen are not allowed to do such work. The Ministry of Labor will now decide which hazardous and hazardous jobs.

The Houthi drone was destroyed by the Saudi allied forces

 Riyadh -  The Houthi drone was destroyed by the Saudi allied forces,A coalition spokesman, Colonel Turki al - Maliki, said the drone was shot down before reaching its target on Tuesday morning.

Attempt for Saudiization in the contracting sector

 Riyadh - The Saudi Contractors Authority and the Human Resource Development Fund under the Ministry of Manpower and Social Development have launched a Saudiization project in the contracting sector. The effort is to Saudiize a few sectors of employment in collaboration with companies working in the contracting sector. Efforts are underway to fully review the statistics on contracting sector employees and Saudiize four sectors of employment. It is estimated that 30 lakh people are employed in the contracting sector. More than 90 percent of them are foreigners. 

The Human Resource Development Fund said the plan was to provide jobs in contracting companies for Saudi youth who are qualified in four jobs: supervisor, construction technician, space technician and road technician. It will train Saudi youth in these professions and nurture their skills through training centers approved by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. During the training period and after entering the job, the youth will be given career guidance through the scheme and will be monitored. The Human Resource Development Fund said that they will be provided training and employment in contracting institutions with the financial assistance of the Human Resource Development Fund.

In Saudi Arabia, the unemployment rate is 11.8 percent. A few days ago, the Ministry of Manpower and Social Development decided to implement 20 per cent Saudiization in the engineering sector. It will take effect from January 14. The new decision applies to all companies that employ five or more engineers. The minimum wage for Saudi engineers working in private companies should not be less than 7000 riyals for inclusion in the repatriation. 

In the first phase, the new decision aims to provide employment to 7,000 Saudi engineers. Twenty per cent Saudiisation will be made mandatory to provide employment to all indigenous engineers currently employed in the country. Currently, there are about 5,000 Saudi engineers. Twenty per cent Saudiisation will also be possible in the near future to provide employment to those who graduate with an engineering degree. The Ministry of Manpower and Social Development has stated that the Saudiization ratio applicable to private companies and institutions will increase each year according to the number of engineering graduates graduating each year. 

The Ministry of Manpower and Social Development will take disciplinary action against companies that do not implement a certain percentage of Saudiisation in the engineering sector. Penalties will be imposed, including suspension of online services to institutions. Saudi Arabia will enforce a number of penalties in the engineering workforce, including suspension of new visas in the engineering profession, ban on sponsorship change of foreign engineers, ban on change of profession, and suspension of issuance of new work permits to foreign engineers and renewal of work permits. 

Haramin train service has been postponed

 Jeddah: The resumption of Haramin high-speed rail services connecting Mecca, Jeddah, Rabigh and Madinah has been postponed until further notice, officials said. Harmain High Speed ​​Railways has announced that it is postponing the resumption of service due to the ongoing unrest in the world transport sector due to the Corona expansion.

On May 31, Harmain Railways announced that train services would resume in September. Harmain Railways said it would continue to assess the situation regularly and would announce new announcements regarding the resumption of service through official channels.