Guides for your daily life in Medina.

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proceduresJune 16, 2026

How to check your employment contract on Qiwa in Saudi Arabia?

Article updated 2026. In Saudi Arabia, your employment contract registered on Qiwa has become the only legally recognized document…

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IqamaJune 16, 2026

Qiwa: The new rule from June 30, 2026 on expired work permits (what every resident and employer needs to know)

Bismillah. For our French-speaking community living—or soon to be living—in Saudi Arabia, here is an important update. It's brief…

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VisasDated announcementMay 18, 2026

Umrah 2026: Saudi Arabia announces the official opening date for visas for the 1448H season

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officially unveiled, on May 17, 2026, the complete schedule for the new Umrah season…

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proceduresMarch 17, 2026

Mosadaqa in Saudi Arabia: A complete guide to verifying your diplomas without error

Official Update: If you wish to work, study, or practice a profession in Saudi Arabia, one step is now essential: verification…

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VisasMarch 4, 2026

Updated 2026: Renewal is now possible for Multiple Entry/Exit Family Visit visas on Absher without leaving the country

It is finally possible to renew your multiple-entry/exit visas directly through your Absher account, depending on the period (you…

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proceduresFebruary 21, 2026

Complete guide: How to update passport information via Absher

The Absher platform is an official portal of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior, allowing citizens and residents to complete their administrative procedures online.

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IqamaJanuary 24, 2026

How to transfer a wife's sponsorship to her husband in Saudi Arabia?

Official procedure, steps and required documents In Saudi Arabia, when a wife already possesses a valid Iqama but is registered under another sponsor…

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Schools and UniversitiesJanuary 19, 2026

Student in Saudi Arabia: how to find legal accommodation with a long-term student visa?

(Official Guide 2026 – Student Visa, Iqama, Ejar and Approved Accommodation) Arriving in Saudi Arabia with a long-term student visa immediately raises…

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VisasDated announcementJanuary 13, 2026

Umrah 2026: Official deadlines for Umrah visas, entry into and exit from Saudi Arabia

Saudi authorities have announced the official closing dates for the 2026 Umrah season ahead of the start of Hajj preparations. These measures…

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