As part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to empower the national workforce and strengthen economic participation, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has officially begun enforcing a 30% Saudization requirement for technical engineering professions in the private sector. This enforcement came into effect on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Private sector establishments with five or…
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…
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…