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Saudi Arabia deports nearly 8,000 expatriates

Published : Sunday, 25 October, 2026 at 7:54 PM

Observer Online Report

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Saudi Arabia has deported 7,934 expatriates within one week and detained more than 13,900 people for violating residency, labour and border security laws, according to the country’s Interior Ministry.

The ministry announced the figures on Saturday (October 24), covering enforcement operations conducted between October 15 and 21, Gulf News reported.

Of those detained, 6,554 were accused of violating residency laws, 3,865 of breaching border security regulations and 3,486 of violating labour laws.

Authorities also arrested 1,881 people for attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, while 22 others were detained for trying to leave the country through its borders without authorisation.

The ministry further reported the arrest of 21 people for allegedly transporting, sheltering, employing or assisting lawbreakers by concealing information.

Currently, legal proceedings are underway against 37,618 foreign nationals over residency and labour law violations. They include 35,449 men and 2,169 women.

Saudi authorities have referred 20,252 people to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while another 6,555 have been sent for flight arrangements.

The ministry confirmed that 7,934 expatriates were deported during the week but did not disclose their nationalities.

-AH

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