News in Saudi Arabia
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Expat Healthcare News Roundup: Spain, Germany, Saudi Arabia – July 2026
A July 2026 roundup covers healthcare topics including care challenges for British nationals in Spain, health insurance developments in Germany, and medical screening changes in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia Increases Engineering Sector Saudization Requirement to 30%
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has raised the mandatory Saudization rate for engineering professions in the private sector to 30%, effective June 30, 2026. The requirement applies to establishments employing five or more workers in the affected professions.
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Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Grace Period to End of 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period for foreign workers whose work permits expired more than six months ago, or who were not issued work permits within six months of joining an establishment, until the end of 2026.
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Saudi Arabia Approves Designated Foreign Property Ownership Zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah
Saudi Arabia's cabinet has approved a zoning-based framework for foreign real estate ownership, replacing case-by-case approvals with defined zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the holy cities. Makkah and Madinah zones are restricted to Muslim buyers only.
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International Expat Healthcare Roundup June 2026
This roundup covers healthcare topics including top-rated healthcare systems, medical check requirements in Saudi Arabia, and healthcare support options in Czechia and Latin America.
