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Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued Ministerial Order No. 132249, mandating 100% Saudization across 69 supporting administrative professions in the private sector. The decision, dated April 5, 2026, applies to all private sector establishments employing one or more workers in the listed roles. The order is part of the ministry’s ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed Al-Rajhi, has issued a decision amending the schedule of violations and penalties under the Labor Law and its executive regulations, the ministry announced Wednesday. The ministry said the decision aims to support labor market stability, protect workers’ rights, and increase the attractiveness and flexibility ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-labor-law-penalties-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Revises Labor Law Violations and Penalties Schedule">Read more</a>

What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that makes it easier for employers and domestic workers to handle contract terminations when workers go missing or stop showing up for work. The Work Interruption Service, available through the Musaned platform (the national unified recruitment system), is designed to protect both employers ... <a title="What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-absent-ksa-new-rule/" aria-label="Read more about What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained">Read more</a>

How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)

If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, your Iqama (residency permit) is essential to your legal stay and access to services like banking, healthcare, and education. To boost local employment, the government introduced the Nitaqat program in 2011, which classifies private companies based on how many Saudi nationals they employ. What Is ... <a title="How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/check-iqama-color-red-green-yellow-nitaqat/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Your Iqama Red-Green Status in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>

How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)

If you’re new to Saudi Arabia and want to check your Iqama status or find your Iqama number, this guide will show you how. You can verify your Iqama issuance and validity using only your border number through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) website. What is a Border Number? A border ... <a title="How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-check-by-border-number/" aria-label="Read more about How to Check Iqama Status with Border Number in Saudi Arabia (2026)">Read more</a>