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4 legal reasons a Saudi company can’t hire you
RIYADH — Many job seekers assume a rejected application means their CV wasn’t strong enough. But in Saudi Arabia, there are situations where a company is legally unable to hire an expat candidate even if they liked you, interviewed you, and wanted to make an offer. Recruiters rarely explain these restrictions, leaving candidates confused and discouraged.Here are the four biggest red flags to watch for. 1. The company is in the ‘Red Zone’ of NitaqatIf a company falls into the Red Zone, it is legally blocked from hiring expats. No exceptions, no workarounds. In this case, even an outstanding applicant cannot be processed until the company improves its Saudization level.2. No expat quota left for your job titleEach job category has a maximum quota for non-Saudi employees. If the quota...
November 24, 2025

4 legal reasons a Saudi company can’t hire you

Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, chairman of the Founding Committee of the Masar Makkah project, speaking at “Ahdiyah Al-Abdali” event recently.
Abdullah Kamel: Masar Makkah rises over 3.7 million sqm with a full underground city beneath
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, chairman of the Founding Committee of the Masar Makkah destination and chairman of the Board of Directors of Umm Al Qura Company for Development and Reconstruction, said that the Masar Makkah destination is an advanced model for effective partnership with the private sector in developing the holy city of Makkah. He highlighted the pivotal role of the private sector in realizing the vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in offering the best possible services for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Speaking at a cultural gathering titled “Ahdiyah Al-Abdali” recently, Sheikh Kamel said that the Masar Makkah destination had its origin from projects to develop random neighborhoods of...
November 23, 2025

Abdullah Kamel: Masar Makkah rises over 3.7 million sqm with a full underground city beneath

The National Center for Non-Profit Sector has taken punitive measures against several non-profit organizations and individuals for violating relevant regulations and bylaws.
Several NGOs penalized for violation of regulations  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Non-Profit Sector has taken punitive measures against several non-profit organizations and individuals for violating relevant regulations and bylaws. These include serving 397 warning notices to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), dismissal of three boards of directors of NGOs, merger of two NGOs, nullification of election results of one NGO, revocation of licenses of two NGOs, revocation of the license of a family fund, and serving warning notice to a family fund. The Center also addressed 77 reports of violations of the fundraising regulations, in addition to issuing 11 notices for fundraising violations, holding 8 hearings, and referring 71 entities to the competent authorities for violating relevant regulations and bylaws. The...
November 23, 2025

Several NGOs penalized for violation of regulations  

The Ministry of Commerce urged consumers to immediately stop using the affected models, return the product to the point of sale, and receive a full refund.
Ministry of Commerce recalls 5,500 Belkin wireless chargers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 5,500 Belkin wireless chargers and holders due to a potential fire hazard. These include Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, and BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K. The ministry stated that the affected models are MMA008, PB0003, and BPB002. The ministry urged consumers to immediately stop using the affected models, return the product to the point of sale, and receive a full refund.
November 23, 2025

Ministry of Commerce recalls 5,500 Belkin wireless chargers

Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of the Jazan region arrested 11 Ethiopian and Yemeni violators for smuggling 180 kg of khat.
15 persons arrested for drug smuggling in Jazan and Asir
Saudi Gazette reportJAZAN — A Saudi citizen and 14 Yemeni and Ethiopian illegals were arrested for drug smuggling in the southern Jazan and Asir regions. Border Guard land patrols arrested them for smuggling 47 kg of hashish and 240 kg of khat. The Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals entered the Kingdom after violating the border security regulations.Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer sector of the Jazan region apprehended 11 Ethiopian and Yemeni violators for smuggling 180 kg of khat. The patrol teams in the Al-Raboua sector of the Asir region caught three Yemenis for smuggling 60 kg of khat. They also arrested a Saudi citizen in the Dhahran Al-Janoub sector of the same region for smuggling 47 kg of hashish. The security patrols said that the arrested persons were handed over to the...
November 23, 2025

15 persons arrested for drug smuggling in Jazan and Asir

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari speaking during a press conference held in Riyadh.
Media minister highlights Kingdom’s global momentum in investment, innovation and international events
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari outlined how Saudi Arabia is consolidating its position as a global hub for investment, innovation and major international events, supported by strong performance indicators across key national sectors. During a press conference held in Riyadh, Al-Dosari reviewed achievements in water sustainability, defense localization, culture, tourism, sports and digital transformation. He said the Kingdom now ranks first globally in water supply, producing more than 16 million cubic meters daily, with network coverage reaching nearly 83 percent of the population. Awareness campaigns have reduced water waste from 33 percent in 2019 to about 28 percent, contributing to improved quality of life and resource sustainability. In the defense...
November 23, 2025

Media minister highlights Kingdom’s global momentum in investment, innovation and international events

The Saudi Geological Survey reported that its National Seismic Monitoring Network recorded an earthquake approximately 86 km northwest of Harrat Al-Shaqa.
Minor earthquake hit near Harrat Al-Shaqa in western Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportTABUK — The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) recorded on Saturday two earthquakes in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The SGS reported that its National Seismic Monitoring Network recorded an earthquake approximately 86 km northwest of Harrat Al-Shaqa, located between the governorate of Al-Ais in the Madinah region and Umluj governorate in the Tabuk region. The SGS stated that its stations recorded an earthquake measuring 3.43 on the Richter scale. Harrat Al-Shaqa is one of the Kingdom's most prominent volcanic lava fields. The SGS also reported recording an earthquake in Iraq measuring 5.09 on the Richter scale.
November 23, 2025

Minor earthquake hit near Harrat Al-Shaqa in western Saudi Arabia

Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani speaking at a press conference in Riyadh. (SPA)
Saudi justice minister: Predictability of rulings rises as Penal Code nears completion
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani said on Sunday that specialized legislation has significantly reduced litigation time and increased legal certainty and predictability of judicial rulings, with indicators showing improvements exceeding 70%. Speaking at a press conference in Riyadh, he said work is underway to complete the regulatory procedures for the Penal Code. He noted that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major legislative transformation that has served as a tool to raise quality, with specialized laws forming the core of this shift, including the Civil Transactions Law, Personal Status Law and Evidence Law. Al-Samaani said these laws have enabled courts to reduce the scope of judicial discretion and improve the quality of outcomes. As a result,...
November 23, 2025

Saudi justice minister: Predictability of rulings rises as Penal Code nears completion

The project includes a 3.2-kilometer twin sea bridge and considered one of the longest of its kind in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia opens Safwa–Rahima road and 3.2 km sea bridge in Eastern Province
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — Eastern Province emir Prince Saud bin Nayef on Sunday inaugurated the Safwa–Rahima Road, a new 15-kilometer route linking Safwa in Qatif with Ras Tanura. The project includes a 3.2-kilometer twin sea bridge — one of the longest of its kind in Saudi Arabia — designed to shorten travel times, ease congestion, and support the region’s growing economic and logistics activity. Prince Saud also inaugurated the upgraded intersections along the Dhahran–Buqayq–Abu Hadriyah highway, which now feature five additional bridges, new lighting, and improved rainwater drainage. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser, Acting CEO of the General Authority for Roads Eng. Badr Al-Dulaimi, and senior officials. The...
November 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia opens Safwa–Rahima road and 3.2 km sea bridge in Eastern Province

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel holds talks with German Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken in Berlin.
Al-Jalajel holds high-level meetings in Germany to enhance health cooperation and localization of technologies
Saudi Gazette reportBERLIN — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel held a series of high-level meetings in Germany aimed at strengthening health cooperation, advancing digital innovation, and supporting the localization of medical technologies. These were in line with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Al-Jalajel met with German Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken to discuss cooperation in public health, biomedical research, and innovation. He also held meetings with the Federal Joint Committee and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, during which he reviewed advanced German expertise in regulatory frameworks and risk assessment systems. The minister visited Bayer headquarters to explore collaboration opportunities in...
November 23, 2025

Al-Jalajel holds high-level meetings in Germany to enhance health cooperation and localization of technologies

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