The Saudi government has approved a scheme
18, May 2019
Prelims level :
Mains level :
- Saudi Arabia approved permanent residency gives permanent residency to certain expatriates.
- It will allow them to own real estate in the kingdom and reside with their families without a Saudi sponsor.
- The ‘Privileged Iqama’ system will offer a permanent residence scheme.
- It can be renewed annually to highly skilled expatriates and owners of capital funds