Important Notice for Employers and Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
In a significant move aimed at streamlining the housing and labour sectors, Saudi Arabia has implemented a new regulation that directly impacts all expatriate residents. Effective immediately, work permit renewals for non-Saudi residents will only be processed if their residential lease is registered through the official…
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Reminder: The New Amendments to Fixed-Term Contracts for Expatriates via Qiwa Platform
In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s ongoing labor reforms and Vision 2030 goals, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has implemented a critical update to the Qiwa platform concerning fixed-term contracts for non-Saudi employees.
These changes aim to strengthen transparency, enhance workforce mobility,…
Important Update from GOSI – Gradual Increase in Contribution Rates
The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced the implementation of a gradual annual increase in contribution rates for Saudi employees and employers, starting from 1 July 2025.
According to official sources, the contribution will increase by 0.5% annually from the employee and 0.5% from the employer, continuing…