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The average monthly wage for Saudi private sector employees has risen by 45% from SR6,600 (US$1,760) in 2018 to SR9,600 (US$2,560) in 2023 …

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Private sector companies with three or more employees working in the procurement professions must reach a Saudization quota of 50% by 24th December 2023 …

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has launched in the country the first phase of a new system that will provide prior details to indicate whether an expatriate holds the academic qualifications that they claim …

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The minimum monthly wage subsidy from the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) has now risen to SAR 4,000 (US$1,066) from SAR 3,200 (US$ 853) …

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Private sector companies which employ 50 or more workers will soon be obliged to disclose their training data annually through the Qiwa platform …

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HHRSD has identified 7,300 nationals who have been not actively seeking employment – ranging from 18 to 40 years of age …

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According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), a series of statutory fines are to be introduced for such offences as employing foreign workers without a permit (SR5,000/US$1,333); negligent on-site accidents (SR1,500/US$400 to SR5,000/US$1,333); hiring minors (SR1,000/US$267 to SR2,000/US$533); employing women in the first six weeks after childbirth and for withholding an employee passport or residency permit (both SR1,000/US$267); failure to pay wages when due (SR300/US$80) and gender discrimination SR3,000/US$800) …

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The first phase of the SVP aims to verify the skills of workers in five out of 23 specializations targeted by the Saudi Ministry, with the aim of improving the quality of manpower in the Saudi labour market …

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British nationals may now enter Saudi Arabia for up to six months, on a single entry basis, under a new Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) facility …

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Between June 1st and 7th 2023, the Saudi Ministry of Interior coordinated the arrest of 11,600 people for infringements of residency, labour or security laws …

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The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) was originally due to enter into force last March …

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The incentives offered to companies operating from SEZs include 100% foreign ownership and flexibility in employing foreign labour, competitive corporate tax rates and duty-free imports of machinery and raw materials …

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This visa allows the holder to work temporarily without acquiring a full work permit or residency …

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The professional verification scheme has widened by adding workers from Bangladesh …

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This national policy has now been formally approved …

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