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Image for a blog post about obtaining a driving license and car insurance in Saudi Arabia, featuring a car, a Saudi driving license, a globe pointing to Saudi Arabia, and an insurance shield.

How to get a driving license & insurance in Saudi Arabia

  • Post date Post time April 3, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

New to Saudi Arabia? If you want to get your Saudi driving license, the good […]

A brightly colored, graphic illustration designed as a blog cover. The central elements are a purple sedan, a large purple number "10", and a white scroll unfurled to the right, displaying the title "Benefits of Car Insurance". Various icons representing insurance benefits are scattered around the car and scroll, including a percentage sign, a shield with a checkmark, a car key with a circular arrow, a wrench, an umbrella over the car, a gauge, gears, a warning triangle, and a recycling symbol. The background is a lively green

10 reasons why comprehensive car insurance in Saudi worth it

  • Post date Post time March 27, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

For most drivers in Saudi, comprehensive car insurance is more of a luxury — but […]

The image is a colorful infographic illustrating the costs associated with importing a car to Saudi Arabia. It features a man in traditional Saudi clothing standing next to a large smartphone displaying a map of Saudi Arabia with a location pin. On the left side of the phone are three car icons in different colors and price points (60,000, 90,000, and 100,000). To the right, a purple banner reads "Charges on imported cars." Six numbered steps, each with a corresponding icon and label, are connected by a winding purple line: 1) Car Shipping, 2) Customs, 3) VAT, 4) Temp Plate Number, 5) Car Registration, and 6) Car Insurance. At the bottom right, a blue truck carries several of the car icons. The image uses a clean, flat design style with a bright, pastel color palette.

Your Guide to Importing a Car to Saudi Arabia on Your Own

  • Updated: Post last updated Updated: March 23, 2025
  • Post date Post time March 20, 2025
  • Post date Read time 5 minutes read

If you’re planning to import a car into Saudi Arabia or bring your own car […]

This illustrative image shows two car seats from the interior, along with symbols for common mechanical failures, reflecting the concept of mechanical breakdown insurance for cars, a new product being launched for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia called mechanical breakdown insurance.

Tawuniya’s Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

  • Post date Post time March 13, 2025
  • Post date Read time 3 minutes read

Today’s cars are more complex than ever! Filled with advanced technology, electronics, and sensors. That’s […]

Digital illustration for Ramadan car buying guide. Features a bright blue car in a showroom, a purple percentage symbol with a blue arrow looping around it, a checklist on a clipboard, floating money, hanging Ramadan lanterns, and geometric Islamic patterns. Stylized with flat, geometric shapes and a pastel color palette.

Ramadan car offers in Saudi are genuinely good (—only if!)

  • Post date Post time March 6, 2025
  • Post date Read time 3 minutes read

Ramadan in Saudi Arabia is synonymous with the best time to buy a car, because […]

This illustration depicts a scenario where two drivers in Saudi Arabia are opting to settle a minor car accident privately, indicated by their handshake and the word "Drop" for "waiver" or "settlement." The image highlights the importance of understanding the proper procedures when choosing to resolve an accident without filing an insurance claim. The presence of the traffic light suggests the accident occurred at an intersection. The purple car shows slight damage, while the blue car has visible rear damage, implying a minor collision. This visual aims to introduce a blog post that will guide readers on how to correctly handle private settlements in Saudi Arabia, ensuring all parties are protected and legal requirements are met.

Never drop a car accident in Saudi with a verbal agreement!

  • Post date Post time February 27, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

Say you got into a small car accident. Just a little bump. No one’s hurt, […]

This image portrays the availability of electric vehicle infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, with a bright blue electric car charging at a public station and a man using his smartphone. However, the image also subtly addresses the hesitations people have towards EVs. The checklist labeled 'السيارات الكهربائية' (Electric Cars) highlights their features, but the overall composition suggests a need for more convincing. The shield icon implies security, but the central focus on the charging process may also remind viewers of potential range anxiety and charging time concerns. This image serves as a visual representation of the current state of EV adoption in Saudi Arabia, where infrastructure is present, but widespread acceptance is still a work in progress.

Here’s why EVs are almost non-existent in Saudi

  • Post date Post time February 20, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

For years, experts kept saying electric cars or EVs are the future! But here in […]

This image shows a green flatbed tow truck with the "Najm Repair Service" logo in Arabic and English on a speech bubble is shown on a light green background. A small blue car with a "broken" squiggly line above it is tilted slightly on the flatbed. The car has a green arrow pointing to the side. A green shield with a white checkmark, an hourglass, and a screwdriver are floating above the car. A red sign with a white horizontal line is on a pole to the left, and a gray road with black lines is below.

You can now fix your car with Najm!

  • Post date Post time February 13, 2025
  • Post date Read time 5 minutes read

After a car accident, where do you start? Let’s be real: figuring out what to […]

This image illustrates the key components of a rental car service offered by car insurance companies in Saudi Arabia. A vibrant green car takes center stage, symbolizing the courtesy car itself. To its left, a hand holds a car key and a document with checkmarks, representing the agreement and vehicle handover process. Floating icons surround the car: a wrench for maintenance, a clock for the temporary nature of the service, an umbrella for protection (linking to insurance), and traffic cones for roadside assistance. The background features a subtle pattern of smaller cars and a road, reinforcing the automotive theme. This visual encapsulates the convenience and temporary support provided by a courtesy car while a customer's car is being repaired.

Car Repair? Insurance in Saudi Can Cover Your Rental

  • Updated: Post last updated Updated: February 10, 2025
  • Post date Post time February 6, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

If you rely on your car for everything, you know there’s absolutely nothing worse than […]

A purple car is parked next to a mobile phone displaying the "Najm" app interface, with money and coins stacked beside it, against a light green and blue background with building outlines.

Saudi drivers, get some of your insurance money back!

  • Updated: Post last updated Updated: March 26, 2025
  • Post date Post time January 30, 2025
  • Post date Read time 3 minutes read

Before the year ended, most of us got text messages from our insurance companies saying […]

This image shows three drivers facing higher car insurance premiums. One is a young driver under 25, another has a history of accidents, and the third is a new driver who recently got her license. These factors can significantly increase insurance costs.

3 drivers who pay the MOST for their car insurance in Saudi

  • Post date Post time January 2, 2025
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

Ever tried to compare car insurance online only to find out that you’ll be paying […]

Common mistakes made after a car accident in Saudi Arabia

5 mistakes people make after a car accident in Saudi

  • Post date Post time December 12, 2024
  • Post date Read time 4 minutes read

Big or small, car accidents can be scary. And when we’re stressed and in shock, […]