Gulf Briefing

Sending money from Saudi Arabia 2026: compare STC Pay, urpay, banks and exchange houses on fees, rates and speed for remittances to India, Pakistan and beyond.

Saudi freelance permit 2026: how to get the Freelance Work Document, who qualifies, eligible activities, the free fee, GOSI, invoicing clients and going legal.

Saudi traffic fines 2026: Saher camera penalty amounts, how to check and pay violations on Absher, the 25% discount, black points and licence suspension rules.

Car insurance in Saudi Arabia 2026: mandatory third-party vs comprehensive cover, average costs, Najm claims, price factors and how to buy online. Full guide.

International school fees in Saudi Arabia 2026 for Riyadh and Jeddah: British, American and IB tuition ranges, registration and the hidden extras parents pay.

Renting in Saudi Arabia 2026: Ejar registered contracts, deposits, 2.5% agent commission, tenant rights and typical rents in Riyadh and Jeddah explained.

Saudi electricity and water bills 2026: SEC residential tariff tiers, NWC water charges, summer AC costs, online payment and setting up a new connection.

Saudi exit and re-entry visa 2026: single vs multiple validity and fees via Absher, final exit process, extensions and overstay penalties explained for expats.

Sponsoring family in Saudi Arabia 2026: dependent iqama salary rules, the SAR 400 dependent levy, family visit visa fees, insurance and total costs explained.

Opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia in 2026: iqama and Absher rules, Al Rajhi vs SNB vs Riyad Bank, salary transfer, mada cards and digital onboarding.

Saudi health insurance 2026: CCHI mandatory cover tied to your iqama, who pays, classes and costs, the SAR 500,000 cap, network hospitals and claims.

Saudi SIM card guide 2026: compare STC, Mobily and Zain prepaid data plans, tourist eSIM options, Absher and iqama registration, and where to buy.