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Saudi Arabia – Property Building and Renovation

Any construction work in Saudi Arabia — including substantial renovations — requires a formal building permit. This process is governed by the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH) and administered through the national digital platform known as Balady.

Saudi Arabia – Property Financing

Foreign nationals are able to secure property financing in Saudi Arabia, though the process is considerably more constrained than in most open mortgage markets. Financing products of this kind are accessible primarily to holders of a valid Iqama (residency permit)

Saudi Arabia – Prescriptions and Medications

Saudi Arabia boasts an extensive pharmacy network, with thousands of outlets spread across its major cities and towns, offering everything from everyday over-the-counter remedies to specialist prescription drugs. Expatriates employed in the Kingdom are legally mandated to hold private health

Saudi Arabia – Postal Service

Saudi Arabia’s postal network is managed by SPL (Saudi Post and Logistics Services Company), a state-owned entity with coverage across the entire Kingdom. The service has undergone far-reaching modernisation in recent years, introducing the National Address system, shipment tracking, and

Saudi Arabia – Mental Health

Mental health services in Saudi Arabia are provided through both public institutions and private providers, though most expats find that private facilities offer the most accessible and multilingual options. Cultural stigma presents a real obstacle to seeking help, even as

Saudi Arabia – Maternity and Giving Birth

Saudi Arabia provides a broad spectrum of maternity services, ranging from government hospitals to well-appointed private facilities, with care meeting international standards readily accessible in the country’s major urban centres. The majority of expats rely on private hospitals or insurance

Saudi Arabia – Leisure and Entertainment

Saudi Arabia’s leisure and entertainment landscape has been reshaped beyond recognition over the past several years, propelled by the sweeping Vision 2030 reform programme. Expats settling in the Kingdom today can look forward to a vibrant — albeit entirely alcohol-free

Saudi Arabia – Lease Agreements

Saudi Arabia’s rental property market operates under a compulsory digital registration framework known as Ejar, administered by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA). Every lease must be recorded on the Ejar platform to carry legal force. Contracts renew automatically by

Saudi Arabia – Internet

Among Middle Eastern nations, Saudi Arabia stands out for the quality and reach of its internet infrastructure, boasting complete 4G population coverage and a rapidly maturing 5G network. Fibre-to-the-home services are accessible throughout major cities, and foreign residents holding a

Saudi Arabia – Importing a Pet

Saudi Arabia does allow domestic pets to be brought into the country — mainly cats and, under highly specific conditions, dogs — but navigating the import process is one of the more demanding undertakings a relocating pet owner can face.