Labor in Saudi Arabia
HRSD starts Phase 3 of authenticating 80% of labor contracts via Qiwa
Argaam 05/07/2023
HRSD says documented flexible work contracts exceed 358,440
Argaam 17/06/2023
HRSD Ministry says 3-month midday work ban starts
Argaam 16/06/2023
HRSD issues 11,790 remote work contracts in 4M 2023
Argaam 09/06/2023
HRSD Ministry issues 233,900 freelance certificates this year
Argaam 02/06/2023
Al-Rajhi says SEZs to benefit from Hadaf programs by hiring Saudis
Argaam 29/05/2023
HRSD Ministry lowers recruitment cost cap for Filipino domestic workers
Argaam 28/05/2023
HRDF chips in with 96,000 jobs to citizens in Q1 2023
Argaam 18/05/2023
Localization helped 500,000 Saudis get jobs since 2019: Minister
Argaam 16/05/2023
Riyadh Calendar creates over 185,000 jobs in 8 months: GEA Chairman
Argaam 15/05/2023
Saudi govt starts applying second phase of domestic workers fee
Argaam 12/05/2023
ZATCA approves rules of practicing customs clearance profession
Argaam 06/05/2023
Nearly 197,000 individuals unsubscribed from GOSI in Q4 2022
Argaam Special 26/04/2023
ECZA seeks public feedback on labor, tax, companies regulations
ِArgaam 16/04/2023
Phase 2 of authenticating 50% of labor contracts via Qiwa starts: HRSD
Argaam 14/04/2023
Jadwa expects further decline in Saudi unemployment in 2023
Argaam 13/04/2023
Capital market institutions employ 5,252 by Q4-end; Saudization at 77%: CMA
Argaam Special 11/04/2023
Saudi Arabia announces four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for private sector
Argaam 10/04/2023
HRSD announces first, second phases of Nitaqat Mutawar Program
Argaam 07/04/2023
HRSD Ministry starts 1st phase of localizing consultancy field
Argaam 06/04/2023
Localization strategy targets qualitative professions: Official
Argaam 04/04/2023
Saudi PMI down to 58.7 pts in March
Argaam Special 04/04/2023
HRSD Ministry expands localization of new professions
ِArgaam 02/04/2023
Unemployment rate among Saudis falls to all-time low at 8%
Argaam Special 30/03/2023
Saudi Arabia, Uganda sign domestic worker employment agreement
Argaam 30/03/2023
Localization of tourism sector 'indisputable', says Al Khateeb
Argaam 24/03/2023
SRC, Al Rajhi Bank sign SAR 5 bln deal to purchase real estate financing portfolio
Argaam 19/03/2023
HRSD Ministry begins localization of optics sector today
Argaam 18/03/2023
HRSD Ministry reopens hiring from Ethiopia, sets cap on recruitment costs
ِArgaam 12/03/2023
Saudi Arabia ranks first among G20 countries in productivity growth
Argaam 02/03/2023
Roads General Authority says new strategy to contribute SAR 74 bln to GDP, create 293,000 jobs by 2030
Argaam 01/03/2023
Saudi Arabia’s workforce strength at 14.6 mln by Q3 2022, 64% in private sector
Argaam Special 30/01/2023
HRSD Ministry says Phase II of updated Nitaqat Program takes effect
Argaam 28/01/2023
HRSD Ministry clarifies decision on SME exemption from expat fees
Argaam 26/01/2023
HRSD Ministry adds Sri Lankan domestic workers to recruitment cost cap
Argaam 24/01/2023
Saudi Arabia eyes faster jobs than labor market entry rate: Minister
Argaam 19/01/2023
Hadaf supported employment of 400,000 Saudis in private sector in 2022
Argaam 17/01/2023
Cabinet authorizes Minister of Municipal Affairs to set licensing fees
Argaam 10/01/2023
HRSD Ministry issues guidelines for Madinah localization program
Argaam 10/01/2023
GASTAT: Number of employees in Saudi Arabia hits 14.59 mln in Q3 2022; 33% in Riyadh
Argaam Special 09/01/2023
Capital market institutions employ 5,100 by Q3 2022-end, Saudization at 77%: CMA
Argaam Special 08/01/2023
PIF, LONGi sign agreement to localize solar PV industry
Argaam 04/01/2023
Unemployment rate among Saudis rise slightly to 9.9% in Q3 2022: GASTAT
Argaam Special 29/12/2022
Saudi business sector reports SAR 4.08 trln operating revenue in 2021: GASTAT
Argaam Special 28/12/2022
HRSD ministry announces start of customer service jobs localization
Argaam 20/12/2022
Saudi social insurance subscribers at 9.35 mln in Q2 2022: GOSI
Argaam Special 20/12/2022
Saudi Arabia allocates SAR 400 mln for qualification of 100,000 citizens in local tourism sector: Minister
Argaam 16/12/2022
Every Saudi industrial sector job leads to 5-10 more in other industries: Official
Argaam 13/12/2022
Tawteen Program 2 to raise employment rates, attract national cadres to quality jobs: Minister
Argaam 01/12/2022
Saudi Arabia ranks first by annual labor force growth rate
Argaam 20/11/2022
Saudi Arabia aspires to localize 65% of supply chain: Al-Rumayyan
Argaam 25/10/2022
PIF’s Halal Products, Brazil's BRF to set up JV for Saudi poultry production localization
Argaam 24/10/2022
Saudi Arabia seeks to localize over 400 products, says AlKhorayef
Argaam 23/10/2022
HRSD updates regulations on employee unauthorized absence from work in private sector
Argaam 23/10/2022
MEWA says food industry imports cost SAR 70 bln per year, eyes 85% localization by 2030
Argaam 19/10/2022
HRSD issues procedural guide to localize consulting services activity
Argaam 12/10/2022
HRSD Ministry says labor regulations must be issued via ‘Qiwa’ platform
Argaam 09/10/2022
Unified National Employment Platform starts operations today
Argaam 09/10/2022
Domestic workers insurance seen to be applied in early 2023: Report
Argaam 07/10/2022
Unemployment rate among Saudis drops to 9.7% in Q2 2022: GASTAT
Argaam Special 29/09/2022
PIF sets up 56 firms, creates 500,000 jobs: Al-Rumayyan
Argaam 23/09/2022
Higher recruitment cost cap creates competition among sector firms: HRSD Ministry official
Argaam 16/09/2022
Saudi Arabia says midday work ban ends on Sept. 15
Argaam 16/09/2022
Filipino domestic workers hit 40% in Saudi Arabia, recruitment costs no less than SAR 20,000: report
Argaam 16/09/2022
HRSD Ministry issues over 1.8 mln freelance certificates
Argaam 15/09/2022
HRSD Ministry directs firms to abide by cap on recruitment cost
Argaam 14/09/2022
Saudi Arabia to resume recruiting Philippine workers as of Nov. 7
Argaam 14/09/2022
Saudi Arabia to compensate contracting firms for increase in expatriate labor fees
Argaam 12/09/2022
HRSD Ministry applies second phase of amended expats' transfer mechanism to private sector
Argaam 07/09/2022
Maaden’s ‘Tharwah’ local content program to create 47,000 jobs by 2040
Argaam 05/09/2022
Hadaf supports employment of more than 160,000 Saudis in private sector in 7 months
Argaam 31/08/2022
Rua Al Madinah project to create 93,000 jobs: CEO
Argaam 25/08/2022
Saudi Ministry of Education offers 11,547 jobs under contract system
Argaam 29/07/2022
NEOM CEO says 40,000 workers currently on site, to reach 450,000 by 2026
Argaam 28/07/2022
Women’s contribution to labour market above 2030 target of 30%: Minister
Argaam 21/07/2022
GAMI Governor says localization accounts for 11.7% of total expenditure on military services by 2021 end
Argaam 20/07/2022
Saudi minister directs universities to measure graduates’ employment rate, double admissions
Argaam 18/07/2022
Saudi social insurance subscribers rise to 9.08 mln in Q1 2022: GOSI
Argaam Special 13/07/2022
Unemployment rate among Saudis declines to 10.1% in Q1 2022: GASTAT
Argaam Special 30/06/2022
Saudi Arabia localizes 10,000 jobs in transport sector in 2022, targets 45,000 by year-end: Ministry
Argaam 23/06/2022
HRSD Ministry issues 6 decisions to localize some jobs
Argaam 22/06/2022