How does marriage work in Saudi Arabia, and what about marrying a resident?
Marriage in the Kingdom is concluded by a licensed ma'zoun and officially registered, and a premarital medical examination is required.
A Saudi citizen marrying a non-Saudi needs prior official approval from the competent authorities before the contract. So state your nationality and residence type in your bio from the start. Zawjni does not issue permits or give legal advice.
A lawful Saudi marriage site: what does that mean in practice?
People searching for a "lawful Saudi marriage site" want an environment for marriage, not entertainment. On Zawjni there are no public rooms, contact starts with a message between two people after a like, and every member can state their planned marriage timeline and level of religious commitment.
Privacy matters in Saudi society, especially for women. Photo hiding can be turned on in settings so photos appear blurred to everyone until the owner reveals them inside a conversation they choose, and a wali can be added to the account to stay informed.
Before you write your profile
State your city (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah...) and, if you are not Saudi, your nationality in your bio. Anyone open to misyar marriage should say so plainly in their bio: Zawjni has no marriage-type category, and the other side has a right to know from the start.