🏠 Daily life
Emergency numbers, national address, VAT and the practical information you need day to day in Saudi Arabia, checked against the official sources.
🏠 Daily life Public holidays in Saudi Arabia: Eid, National Day, Founding Day
Official holidays for private-sector workers in Saudi Arabia: 4 days each for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, National Day on 23 September, Founding Day on 22 February.
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🏠 Daily life Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia: 911, 997, 998, 999
Saudi emergency numbers: 911 unified number, 999 police, 997 ambulance, 998 civil defense, 993 traffic accidents, 996 road security and 994 coast guard.
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🏠 Daily life VAT in Saudi Arabia: 15% rate, exemptions and invoices
VAT in Saudi Arabia: 15% since 1 July 2020, prices shown VAT included, exempt residential rent, zero-rated medicines, and how to check an e-invoice QR code.
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