FAQ
# General Questions
What services does Raha provide?
Raha aims to be your destination for comfort that every household can count on By providing comprehensive and complete domestic service solutions, that’s why we provide Raha Muqeema – Raha hourly, recrement service and sponsorship transfer service
How long will I wait when submitting a contract application for a worker?
If the worker provider is available, the contract will be made directly and received within 72 – 48 hours as a maximum.
To make sure that the workers will not use the mobile phone while working, can I keep the worker's phone with me and give it when they ask?
We have notified all of our workers provider to not use the mobile phone during work time and the customer is not entitled to take the worker’s mobile.
Do I have the right to search the resident wprker's mobile phone in case of suspicion?
It is not permissible to search on the workers phone, and in case of suspicion, you can request assistance from us through RAHA communication channels .
When does the calculation of the service period start?
The service starts from the date of receiving the driver after contracting
Are the workers examined and made sure they don't have COVID-19?
Yes, the workers are examined and make sure that they have no symptoms of the Corona-virus that were announced by the Ministry of Health
What are the procedures followed by if there is a suspected case of disease?
In the event that there is any suspicion of symptoms, the workers are transferred to accredited hospitals that are subject to the supervision of the Ministry of Health to carry out the necessary remedial measures
How can I return back the worker to the Raha?
You can return back the worker provider if there is a need to do that, for your nearest resident (terms and conditions applied)
Can I request to return back the worker from my home?
We are happy to receive the worker from the nearest residence to your area, and you can identify the nearest residence by contacting us through Raha communication channels.
In the case of a worker provider replacement, how long will I wait for a replacement worker provider?
Raha is committed to providing an alternative within a maximum period of 1 – 30 days, and in the event that it is not available, the nationality will be changed or the contract will be canceled without fees for either party.
Are the contracts renewable?
Yes, you can renew the contract at any time during the contract period, knowing that if the contract ends without you taking action to renew the contract or hand over the labor, the contract will be renewed automatically.
How do I guarantee a quick response to my inquiry?
To ensure a speedy response, contact us during the working hours of the Customer Service Center daily from 7:00am until 10:00pm
How do I deal with the worker provider refuses to work?
When the worker provider refuses to work , contacted with RAHA to solve the problem.
What is the rest hours for the worker provider?
The worker provider rest hours as mentioned in the contract (9 Hours per day)
Do I have to give the worker provider a day off ?
Yes, there is a one day off for the worker provider as it is mentioned in the contract
In the case that the official documents of worker provider, such as (iqama / license / passport), have expired or are close to completion, what should I do?
Renewal of the worker provider documents and papers is under our responsibility, so contact us through our channels the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels Twitter @Raha_KSA Instagram @Raha_ksa Facebook @Rahahome.sa Email care@smasco.com and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
If the worker provider escapes, what should I do?
Inform us immediately with the case and the time of runaway
In case the worker provuder stole, how do I deal with the situation? Who will compensate me for the stolen goods?
In the case that the worker provider steals, a complaint must submit by the customer against the worker provider to the competent authorities, and you must notify us of this in respect of compensation. Please refer back to terms of the contract.
Is there a penalty clause if the contract is broken by both parties?
The customer has the right to cancel the contract and the return of the cost deducted from it, equivalent to the period spent by the worker provider at work.
How do I receive the remaining amount after canceling the contract?
In the case that you cancel the contract, the amount will be transferred to your account only, and a check will not be issued for the amount, and In the event of an objection, the customer raises a request or complaint through the application, WhatsApp, or official communication channels.
What are the payment methods provided by Raha?
We provide in Raha various and easy payment methods, as our customers can pay through:
1-Sadad service(Sadad Number -Smasco 167)
2-Monthly payment (OLP)
3-Using the Electronic Cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express/Mada)
4-Apple pay
How can I know the discounts and offers for RAHA services?
In Raha we offer many special discounts and surprises to our customers, and you can benefit from them, by following us through our social media channels or through the notifications in RAHA application
What is the minimum salary to benefit from the services?
It depends on the value of the contract or the down payment and monthly and on your ability
What nationalities and professions does RAHA offer?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will apper so you can easlly contract with us.
What are my responsibilities towards the Raha muqeema worker provider?
Respecting the worker provider as an assistant to the family and providing suitable housing equipped with living tools and personal hygiene tools with appropriate air conditioning.
How is the salary calculated for the workers provider?
The worker provider salary is calculated from the date of arrival until the end of the Gregorian month 30.
I would like to have a worker provider or a driver who speak other than English, is that possible?
Yes, if that is available
I want to apply for a worker provider, what are the procedures?
You can contract through visiting one of Raha branches around the kingdom, or through Raha application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels:
the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: • Twitter *Raha_KSA
• Instagram * Raha_ksa
• Facebook * Rahahome.sa
• Email *care@smasco.com
and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
Do I have to be married to benefit from your services?
In order to use our services there must be a woman in the house.
What are the documents required to benefit from the services?
Saudi ID Card or Iqama
What is the age required to be able to use the service?
The age of the client is not less than 18 years (for a man / woman), and for a man a woman must be in the house.
I am not good at using the Internet or the RAHA Application, and I do not have time to go to your branches. Is it possible to apply by phone and transfer the amount to the company’s account?
You can contract through visiting one of Raha branches around the kingdom, or through Raha application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels:
the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: • Twitter *Raha_KSA
• Instagram * Raha_ksa
• Facebook * Rahahome.sa
• Email *care@smasco.com
and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
Is it possible to submit more than one request to benefit from you services at the same time?
If another request was raised to confirm the old one, there is no need for that, but if another request was raised with the intention of benefiting from another service, then there is no objection to that.
I want to bring a married driver and worker provider, and the worker provider will stay at home and the driver will reside in a workers' residence near the house. Is this a problem or a violation?
In case if this request available then related terms & conditions will be clarified
I will contract for a worker provider according to the currently available nationality, but if a worker provider from my preferred nationality is available for contracting , can I change the contract?
Yes, it is possible, and the contract will be upgraded, and the customer will bear the difference in the amount
Does the cost increase as experience increases ?
The cost is based on the years of experience.
I want a nanny service to follow up on my daughter in school and to go with her to the doctor appointment . How much does it cost?
Taking care of children is one of the main tasks of the personal assistance, and prices vary according to nationality and contract period
Are the workers under Raha sponsorship or me?
depending on the chosen service, where we provide packages with the leasing system, so the workers provider sponsorship is on Raha, and there are packages that we offer that the worker sponsorship are transferred to the customer
In case of mistakes or mis behavior from the worker provider what is the specific period to inform Raha?
Raha must be informed of any misbehavior or violations immediately.
Is it possible to contract on more than one worker provider?
Yes, you can contract the appropriate number of workers provider for your needs
I do not want the workers provider to adhere to a certain uniform, can I specify what they wear?
you can, but it is recommended to wear the work uniform.
What is the procedure, if I want to take the worker provider with me for Hajj or Umrah?
If the customer desires to assist the worker provider in performing Hajj or Umrah, this will be in coordination between the customer and the official concerned authorities. However, If the personal worker provider desires to perform Hajj or Umrah, this will be in coordination between Raha and the worker providers.
What are the features of services that make Raha special from others?
The service features are as follows:
The total contract value does not include the worker’s salary only, but includes the following services:
1- Costs of recruitment fees
2- Government fees costs
3- Labor salaries
4- Iqama
5- Travel visas
6- Return tickets
7- End of service benefits.
8- Medical insurance is one of the largest insurance companies in the Kingdom
9- The worker is trained in domestic work.
10- Guarantee of replacement throughout the contract period in the case of: refusal to work, runaway, sickness ,Death, unprofessionalism
what is the procedure if I did not receive the worker provider on time
You must recevie the worker provider at the time shown in message, and if you late terms of the contract will be applied
What if the replacement worker provider is delayed for me according to the agreed time? Will I will be compensated?
The customer has the right to cancel the contract and return of the cost deducted from it, which is equivalent to the period spent by the worker provider at work.
Does RAHA provide a sim card and a mobile device for each worker provider?
Yes, RAHA provides a mobile sim with a mobile device , in order to communicate with the worker when needed, while maintaining customer privacy
In case if worker provider pregnancy's, what is the procedure?
If their was a pregnancy, please notify RAHA immediately, and the worker provider will undergo a medical examination to find out when this happened, and depending in the result we will take action
Can I have a married worker provider and driver but on condition of no pregnant... is it possible to put this condition?
In the case of married, you cannot put this condition, and in the case of this happened we replace the female worker provider only
In case of worker sickness, what is the procedure ?
All of our worker provider have a medical insurance and is linked to the Iqama number of the worker/driver/assistant and it is valid throughout the contract period, for more information you can contact 920000643 or visit the link https://www.smasco.com/UploadDocuments/WA-SAMASCO-09-06-2022.pdf
What should I do in the case of worker provider death?
In the case of the death of a worker provider at his workplace
The customer must inform Raha immediately.
How can I speak to the executive management?
Please contact one of RAHA’s communication channels, and a request to speak with the supervisor will be raised and the request will be followed up with the customer
What services does Raha provide?
Raha aims to be your destination for comfort that every household can count on, By providing comprehensive and complete domestic service solutions, that’s why we provide Raha Muqeema – Raha hourly, recrement service and sponsorship transfer service.
What is the duration of the contracts offered by Raha?
Our contracts start from one month – three months – 6 months – 12 months until 24 month
After contracting, what is Raha Muqeema worker provider handover ways?
Our customers can choose the preferred handover method, as we provide delivery of worker provider to the customers house, or to receive it from the nearest residence for workers provider
On the workers provider day off , can I let them go out of the house on thier own, or go out with me, or spend the day in house?
You must take all responsibilities of worker provider after receiving it.
#Muhaddah
What is Muhaddah package?
It is considered the ideal alternative to traditional mediation and similar to the recruitment service, which is to provide a service to a domestic worker residing for 24 months, starting with a trial period of 90 days.
What nationalities are available in Muhaddah package?
The package offers Indonesian nationality only.
When I can to receive the worker in Muhadada package?
Within 24 to maximum of 28 hours
What are the features offered by Muhaddah package?
Immediate receiving within 24 to 48 hours maximum – Guarantee for the first 3 months by providing a replacement in the case of “illness, refusal to work, escape, or the customer’s desire” (with specific fees according to replacement times) – Salary – Recruitment fee – Visa fee – ATM card – Government and medical fee for (1st year)
#Marenah manqoula
What is Marenah manqoula package?
It is a package that allows the customer to test the resident domestic worker for a period of 90 days before transferring her sponsorship from the company to the customer’s sponsorship
What nationalities are available in Marenah Manqoula package?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will appear so you can easily contract with us.
What is the available contract period for Marenah Manqoula package?
two years, including a trial period of 90 days
What are the features offered by Marenah Manqoula package?
Marenah Manqoula package provides you with a number of features, the most important of which are immediate delivery within 48 hours – medically fit labor – the experience of the worker’s performance before transferring her sponsorship
#Tawast service
What is twast service?
It is a service provided by Raha to make the procedures for bringing domestic workers under the client’s sponsorship more easier
What nationalities are available in Tawast service?
“To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, or by visiting Musaned website or by visiting the official Raha website. You can also communicate with us through our official channels so that we can serve you :live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels:
• Twitter *Raha_KSA
• Instagram * Raha_ksa
• Facebook * Rahahome.sa
• Email *care@smasco.com
and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422″
What is the expected recruitment period?
60 days from the date of signing the contract
How can I request tawast service?
You can request Tawast service by visiting Musaned website or by visiting the official Raha website. You can also communicate with us through our official channels so that we can serve you.
What are the available professions in Tawast service?
“To discover the available proffessions , open Raha App, or by visiting Musaned website or by visiting the official Raha website. You can also communicate with us through our official channels so that we can serve you :live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels:
• Twitter *Raha_KSA
• Instagram * Raha_ksa
• Facebook * Rahahome.sa
• Email *care@smasco.com
and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422″
#Home chauffeur service
What is the private chauffeur service?
It is a services witch allow to the customer to contract for a qualified and trained private driver with Saudi driving license. RAHA provides this service with multiple nationalities that suit your needs. The driver will also be resident with you with a guarantee of replacement throughout the contract period.
What are the nationalities available for hiring a private driver?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will apper so you can easlly contract with us.
What are the requirements for hiring a private driver?
1- The customer must authorize the driver to drive the cars.
2- Carry out comprehensive insurance for the car that driver is driving.
In case of traffic accidents, God forbid, who will bear the costs?
In the case that the driver is at fault, he bears a maximum value of 750 riyals in return for opening a case with the insurance company, provided that the car is covered by comprehensive insurance.
Who will bear the costs of traffic violations?
If it is proven that the driver has violated the traffic rules, he will bear the cost of the violation, but you must communicate with RAHA within 10 days of the date of the violation and provide the necessary reports to prove the driver’s fault.
#Muqeemah housemaid service
What is the resident housemaid service?
One of Raha service where be provide, a trained and qualified housemaid, with multiple nationalities that suits your needs and to take care of your house
The housemaid will be resident with you ,with a guarantee of replacement throughout the contract period as per the contract terms.
What are the nationalities available for hiring a resident housemaid?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will apper so you can easlly contract with us.
Are childcare and cooking one of Muqeema Housemaid tasks ?
In general, taking care of children and the elderly and helping with cooking matters according to the housewife’s instructions is one of the things that can be assigned to Muqeema worker, and it is considered one of the additional skills for the workers tasks. But it is not required, for example, that the worker be familiar with cooking in general or in the Saudi kitchen in particular, for example. Or specially trained to deal with a newborn infant professionally, or to be an expert in washing cars or watering the garden of the house. All these tasks are personally requested by the owner of the house and the worker must be trained by the owners of the house, in the event of requesting personal assistance For the elderly, a nurse, or a person who specializes in garden care, we can inform the customer of the availability of specialized and trained workers that meet these needs.
I visit my mother's house, my sister, my brother, my friend ... etc., constantly and spend nearly two days a week and my householder refuse to work in their house ?
The worker accompanies the housewife and it is not her right to refuse to work without acceptable justification.
I don't want the housemaid to have a mobile phone with Camera, Is there any problem in that?
The housemaid can have a mobile phone with camera.. In case there is an issue please contact us in one of the channels.
#Personal assistance service
What is a personal assistance service?
It is a service provided by Raha to assist patients, elderly, childerin and pregnat ladys in facilitating of daily life matters such as eating / changing clothes / changing bedding / helping bathing.
What nationalities are available for contracting for personal assistance service?
to know the available nationality you can open RAHA application, choose the service then nationality.
Can personal help measure vital signs?
Yes, but after providing modern equipment and with the approval of the attending physician.
Can personal assistant cook?
Cooking is not one of the personal assistance tasks but. To see the tasks and responsibilities of personal assistance, please review the terms of the contract.
How can I contract a personal assistance service?
You can contract through visiting one of Raha branches around the kingdom, or through Raha application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels: the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: Twitter @Raha_KSA Instagram @Raha_ksa Facebook @Rahahome.sa Email care@smasco.com and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
#Hourly housemaid service
How can I contract an hourly house cleaner service?
You can contract through visiting one of Raha branches around the kingdom, or through Raha application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels: the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: Twitter @Raha_KSA Instagram @Raha_ksa Facebook @Rahahome.sa Email *care@smasco.com and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
What are the contracting periods of Raha hourly service?
There are two periods of hourly based house cleaner service that can be contracted, which are morning and evening.
Can I change visiting times from morning to evening?
Yes, but depending on the type of package, the contracted package has powers, and it’s as follows.
Basic package: Change takes place 72 hours before the visit
Standard package: Change takes place 48 hours before the visit
Flexible package: Change takes place 24 hours before the visit
One visit held 72 hours before the visit
The way to change by applying convenience is as follows:
After entering the contract, “”information”” will be selected and you will see the visit period with the word “”change”” chosen and complete the required steps, knowing that when converting from the morning to evening period the difference is paid, and it is necessary to take into account the time limit to adjust the period for each package
Can I change the date of visits?
You can change the visit dates directly by applying rest according to the dates available for the neighborhood,
Postponing the visit 24 hours ahead of schedule if the basic package
Postponing the visit 12 hours ahead of schedule if the standard package
Postponing the visit 4 hours ahead of schedule if the package is flexible
A single visit package entails administrative fees and a rescheduling must be requested 24 hours prior to the visit, the method of submitting or postponing the visit by applying the convenience of the method of change through the application is as follows:
After entering the contract list, the active contract is selected, and then “”Visits”” determines the date of the visit you wish to modify, then click on “”Reschedule the visit””, then “”Choose a new date, and the dates will appear in the calendar, the appropriate date will be specified for you, and you will receive a text message to confirm your request, the code will be included and completed.
To find out how to change the visit schedule, please watch the video
How to change the visit period by applying RAHA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAw6HpTaMOI
Can I contract more than one contract for Raha hourly service at the same time?
Yes, you can contract a number of contracts in the hourly housemaid services taking into account the schedules of visits
What are the nationalities available for hiring an hourly based house cleaner worker?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will appear so you can easily contract with us.
What are the hours for workers to arrive in Raha hourly ?
Workers arrival times for the morning period are from 8 in the morning until 10 in the morning
The arrival times of workers for the evening period from 4 pm to 6 pm
How long is the visit in Raha hourly service?
The duration of the visit in hourly based service per hour is 4 hours Raha Plus and Monsbat (4-5-6-7-8) hours.
Can I fix the worker?
As for the installation, the worker is evaluated through the Raha application with 3, 4 or 5 stars to be added to the favorite’s, and if available, it is installed. For more information, please click to watch the following video.
The method of evaluating the performance of employment through the application of Raha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOSjb3zBrCI
Can I change my home address?
Yes, but it depends on the type of package.
You can change the address through the Raha app
72 hours prior to the visit for the basic package for free for the first time
And 48 hours before the visit for the Standard package for free for the first two times
And 24 hours before the visit, the flexible package is free for the first two times
And when you want to change the address again, you can do so for a fee. The method of changing the address through Raha application is as follows: After entering the contract, “Information” is selected, an option will appear for you and next to it the word “Change” is selected and completed.
The current address, the required steps, and the determination of the appropriate location. The validity of the contract and the time specified for modifying the location for each package must be taken into account
For more information, please click to watch the following video.
How to change the address through the Raha application.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udLHLk02Q9w
I tried to sign more than one contract for Raha hourly service and I couldn't why?
During offers, it is prohibited sometimes to contract more than one contract to provide the opportunity for the largest number of customers to benefit from the offers Find out the method of instant conversation in the Raha application:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUSj4aip63g
Can I provide a date for visits?
Yes, you can provide the date of the visits, but according to the availability of the schedules of the visits, knowing that this procedure reduces the possibility of your favorite worker attending the next visit. You can also implement this through self-services through RAHA Application.
#Munasabat service
What is Munasabat service?
It is one of the solutions provided by Raha to you by providing qualified hospitality workers and trainers of different nationalities, according to the system, for all family occasions according to packages that suit your needs.
What are the packages available for hiring a munasabat service?
Available packages are of two types:
• Workers without a supervisor
• Female workers with a supervisor to monitor the performance of female workers while at work (at an additional cost).
What nationalities are available in the munasabt service?
To discover the available nationality, open Raha App, choose the service and the available nationality will appear so you can easily contract with us.
How many hours are available to contract a munasabat service?
The minimum visit time for event service is 4 hours, and the maximum limit is 8 hours. You can also add an hour after the end of the hours specified for him according to the contract and the last date for the visit is 12:00 midnight.
How do I contract a munasabat service?
You can contract through visiting one of Raha branches around the kingdom, or through Raha application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels: the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: Twitter @Raha_KSA Instagram @Raha_ksa Facebook @Rahahome.sa Email :care@smasco.com and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number *920020422
#Bussiness sectore
What are the services provided by the business sector?
The Saudi Human Resources Solutions Company (SMASCO) has paid great attention to the business sector and government agencies by providing different and varied solutions that suit your needs and requirements to provide professional labor in different professions and the type of required employment you can contact the business sectore by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number * 920010133
How do I contact the business sector?
You can contract the business sectore through Rowad application, and we can help you by contacting us through our channels:
the live chat through Raha app and the rest of the channels: • Twitter @Smasco
• Instagram @Smascobusiness
and you can contacts by calling us or messaging us via WhatsApp with the unified number * 920010133
What is Rowad application?
ROWAD is an app that’s provides recruitment solutions , helping employers to quickly and easily find the right talents and professionals that fit their needs and you can download the app by visiting the app store for Iphone – Google play for Androuid