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Citizen’s Account clarifies income calculation rules for eligibility

Citizen’s Account clarifies income calculation rules for eligibility

Saudi Citizen’s Account program confirms loans and financial obligations are not deducted from total income when assessing eligibility for support.

Musaned: Domestic worker nationality can only be changed with replacement visa request

Musaned: Domestic worker nationality can only be changed with replacement visa request

GOSI clarifies: maternity benefit and SANED unemployment pay cannot be combined

GOSI clarifies: maternity benefit and SANED unemployment pay cannot be combined

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of student stipends on eligibility

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of student stipends on eligibility

Saudi traffic authority details how to check impounded vehicle info online

Saudi traffic authority details how to check impounded vehicle info online

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia fall across all carats on Thursday

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia fall across all carats on Thursday

Foreign currency exchange rates against the riyal for Thursday

Foreign currency exchange rates against the riyal for Thursday

Egyptian pound and Arab currency rates steady against riyal on Thursday

Egyptian pound and Arab currency rates steady against riyal on Thursday

Vehicle license plates can now be replaced online via Absher

Vehicle license plates can now be replaced online via Absher

Special license plate auction launched for Saudi National Day on Absher

Special license plate auction launched for Saudi National Day on Absher

Saudi riyal exchange rates against major currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against major currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Citizen’s Account October 2026 payments to be disbursed on October 11

Citizen’s Account October 2026 payments to be disbursed on October 11

Fog in Makkah and Madinah as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

Fog in Makkah and Madinah as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

Saudi employers must settle domestic worker dues within one week

Saudi employers must settle domestic worker dues within one week

Council clarifies rules for medication coverage and co-payment rates

Council clarifies rules for medication coverage and co-payment rates

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of IBAN changes on October payments

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of IBAN changes on October payments

Musaned outlines financial requirements for domestic worker visas

Musaned outlines financial requirements for domestic worker visas

Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as global rates dip

Gold prices fall in Saudi Arabia as global rates dip

Arab currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Arab currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Foreign exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Foreign exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of private driver visa on support eligibility

Citizen’s Account clarifies impact of private driver visa on support eligibility

Saudi passports authority details online renewal for expats abroad

Saudi passports authority details online renewal for expats abroad

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority clarifies VAT registration rules for businesses earning under 200,000 riyals

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority clarifies VAT registration rules for businesses earning under 200,000 riyals

Saudi authorities clarify grace period and fines for renewing resident ID

Saudi authorities clarify grace period and fines for renewing resident ID

Saudi Passports Directorate: identity data must match for departure

Saudi Passports Directorate: identity data must match for departure

Renewed Saudi passports can be activated online without personal attendance

Renewed Saudi passports can be activated online without personal attendance

King Faisal University opens service transfer jobs via Masar platform

King Faisal University opens service transfer jobs via Masar platform

Zakat and Customs Authority clarifies responsibility for customs clearance

Zakat and Customs Authority clarifies responsibility for customs clearance

Ministry of Commerce warns of fake websites impersonating agency to steal bank data

Ministry of Commerce warns of fake websites impersonating agency to steal bank data

Saudi traffic authority warns against vehicle exhaust violations, fines up to 900 riyals

Saudi traffic authority warns against vehicle exhaust violations, fines up to 900 riyals

Saudi riyal exchange rates mixed against major currencies on Sunday

Saudi riyal exchange rates mixed against major currencies on Sunday

Divorced mothers living with children eligible for Citizen’s Account support

Divorced mothers living with children eligible for Citizen’s Account support

Thunderstorms and strong winds expected across Saudi Arabia Sunday

Thunderstorms and strong winds expected across Saudi Arabia Sunday

Musaned clarifies domestic worker visa rules for those with private drivers

Musaned clarifies domestic worker visa rules for those with private drivers

Education Ministry releases week 5 class schedules on Ain TV

Education Ministry releases week 5 class schedules on Ain TV

Teaching jobs open for men and women in 8 Saudi cities via Jadarat

Teaching jobs open for men and women in 8 Saudi cities via Jadarat

Citizen’s Account program addresses support extension beyond 2027

Citizen’s Account program addresses support extension beyond 2027

Saudi passports directorate launches express delivery service

Saudi passports directorate launches express delivery service

Saudi passport authority launches express delivery service

Saudi passport authority launches express delivery service

Saudi passport authority launches new labor residency report on Absher Business

Saudi passport authority launches new labor residency report on Absher Business

Citizen’s Account clarifies eligibility for families with incapacitated head

Citizen’s Account clarifies eligibility for families with incapacitated head

Health platform urges early flu vaccination ahead of winter

Health platform urges early flu vaccination ahead of winter

Saudi Food and Drug Authority issues eight safety tips for medication use

Saudi Food and Drug Authority issues eight safety tips for medication use

Saudi riyal holds steady against US dollar and major currencies

Saudi riyal holds steady against US dollar and major currencies

Saudi riyal holds steady against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies

Saudi riyal holds steady against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rise on Saturday as global rates climb

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rise on Saturday as global rates climb

Two children killed, mother and sibling injured in Egypt apartment fire

Two children killed, mother and sibling injured in Egypt apartment fire

How to check Saudi passport activation status on Absher

How to check Saudi passport activation status on Absher

Absher launches electronic service for delivery of paper death certificates to residents

Absher launches electronic service for delivery of paper death certificates to residents

Saudi Passports Directorate launches online service to add dependents for expatriates

Saudi Passports Directorate launches online service to add dependents for expatriates

How to replace a lost Saudi passport online via Absher

How to replace a lost Saudi passport online via Absher

Saudi passports authority enables online iqama renewal abroad via Absher

Saudi passports authority enables online iqama renewal abroad via Absher

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rise across all carats on Thursday

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rise across all carats on Thursday

Saudi Musaned platform halts recruitment of Ethiopian domestic workers

Saudi Musaned platform halts recruitment of Ethiopian domestic workers

King Abdulaziz Hospital shares tips to cut screen time, boost activity

King Abdulaziz Hospital shares tips to cut screen time, boost activity

Saudi Passports Directorate clarifies steps for correcting Arabic name errors on residency permits

Saudi Passports Directorate clarifies steps for correcting Arabic name errors on residency permits

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against Egyptian pound, Arab currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against US dollar and major currencies on Wednesday

Saudi riyal exchange rates against US dollar and major currencies on Wednesday

Citizen's Account clarifies account deletion process for beneficiaries

Citizen's Account clarifies account deletion process for beneficiaries

Fog and heavy rain forecast across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Fog and heavy rain forecast across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia drop across all carats on Tuesday

Gold prices in Saudi Arabia drop across all carats on Tuesday

Citizen’s Account program clarifies difference between eligibility and entitlement

Citizen’s Account program clarifies difference between eligibility and entitlement

Registration dates and steps announced for 2026 General Aptitude Test

Registration dates and steps announced for 2026 General Aptitude Test

How to issue a resident stay duration report via Absher platform

How to issue a resident stay duration report via Absher platform

Foreign currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Foreign currency exchange rates steady against Saudi riyal on Tuesday

Egyptian pound and Arab currency rates steady against riyal on Tuesday

Egyptian pound and Arab currency rates steady against riyal on Tuesday

Saudi Passports Directorate outlines steps to use 'Tawasul' on Absher

Saudi Passports Directorate outlines steps to use 'Tawasul' on Absher

Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia entitled to end-of-service gratuity after four years: Musaned

Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia entitled to end-of-service gratuity after four years: Musaned