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Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has begun implementing the decision to increase the Saudization rate in engineering professions in the private sector to 30 percent, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The decision applies to private sector establishments that employ five or more workers in the ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has extended the deadline for employers to rectify the status of expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. The extension applies to expatriate workers whose work permits expired more than 12 months ago. It also covers workers who have not been issued a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-work-permit-deadline-extended-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Extends Work Permit Correction Deadline Until End of 2026">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a new framework that will introduce mandatory occupational fitness assessments and non-communicable disease (NCD) screenings for employees across the Kingdom through a phased implementation plan. According to a recently issued guide, the new regulations aim to strengthen workplace health and safety by establishing a ... <a title="Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/mandatory-occupational-fitness-health-screenings/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia to Introduce Mandatory Occupational Fitness and Health Screenings for Employees">Read more</a>

HRSD: Employers Must Provide Seats for Sales Cashiers and Reception Staff

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has reminded private sector establishments that they are required to provide seating for employees working in sales cashier and reception positions. According to the ministry, employers must provide chairs specifically for employees to use during working hours. The ministry clarified that chairs located in rest or break areas do not fulfill ... <a title="HRSD: Employers Must Provide Seats for Sales Cashiers and Reception Staff" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-seating-rule/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD: Employers Must Provide Seats for Sales Cashiers and Reception Staff">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the implementation of a decision to raise the Saudization rate in procurement-related professions within the private sector to 70%, effective from May 31, 2026. The decision applies to private-sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted professions, based on the approved occupational ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-70-percent-procurement/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%">Read more</a>

Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits

Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform, operating under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has issued updated guidelines placing firm limits on employment contracts for Saudi nationals and tightening residency-linked work permit requirements for non-Saudi employees, Okaz/Saudi Gazette reported. What Expats Need to Know The Qiwa platform stated that the registration of non-Saudi employees must ... <a title="Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/qiwa-work-permit-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Expats in Saudi Arabia Could Lose Qiwa Registration Without Valid Work Permits">Read more</a>