UAE Legal NewsRIYADH — In a sweeping Ramadan enforcement blitz, Saudi Arabia has handed down 15,135 administrative decisions against both citizens and expatriates found flouting residency, labor, and border security laws.
The actions were spearheaded by the General Directorate of Passports, whose administrative committees—spread across regional passport departments—delivered swift rulings throughout the holy month. Offenders now face a combination of penalties, ranging from hefty fines to jail time and deportation for expatriates.
The Directorate didn’t mince words in its warning: helping violators—whether through employment, housing, or even a ride—is a punishable offense. Business owners and individuals alike were reminded that aiding those outside the legal framework will land them in legal crosshairs.
To tighten the net further, officials are calling on the public to act as watchdogs. Residents in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province are urged to report violations via 911, while the rest of the Kingdom can do so through 999.
The message is clear: during Ramadan or not, the law isn’t taking a break.
