Recently Saudi Govt has banned all kind of entries due to corona virus. It is a sad news for expatriates and all other Muslim community. Because Muslims goes to KSA for Hajj and Umra every year and this year Hajj event can be postponed.
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Saudi Govt has given a huge relief package to Expatriates
As we know all the Governments are giving relief packages for public during corona pandemic. So Saudi Govt has also introduced biggest package for public including expatriates.
Now iqama holders can get 60% of their 3month salary in advance from sponsors. Govt will provide funds on easy conditions to all sponsors so that they can pay advance salaries.
Govt has also given 3 months relaxation on iqama renewal. This is a great news for all expatriates because many people were worried due to iqama expiry during this pandemic.
But now expats can spend their vacations with comfort if they are out of KSA. I hope it will help many people.
Corona Affects in KSA
It is biggest and saddest moment in history of KSA that both holy mosques are closed. Muslims from all over the world are also worried. But this step was crucial due to the Corona specially when first death confirmed in KSA.
Now circumstances are a bit in control So Govt is thinking to provide relaxation in lockdown. As we know Saudi economy heavily depends on oil industry and exports. But all the oil industry has closed. This is reason country is facing biggest losses of time these days.
King Salman and Prince Muhammad bin Salman both are trying best to keep everything normal but Govt has no control on this pandemic after spending millions of riyals.
Expatriates issues
As we know millions of expatriates work in KSA to earn livelihood for their families. All of them are suffering due to this bad situation.
I hope everything will be in control as soon as possible.
