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Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Monday the results of its inspection campaign targeting recruitment offices and companies during the first quarter of 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate the sector and ensure compliance. The ministry said regulatory action was taken against 14 recruitment offices following the detection ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-suspends-recruitment-offices/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Suspends 3 Recruitment Offices, Revokes Licences of 11 Others">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the start of enforcement of two decisions raising localization rates in marketing and sales professions, effective April 19, 2026, following the expiration of the grace period granted to private sector establishments. The ministry said the measures are part of ongoing efforts to create additional employment ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today">Read more</a>
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Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules
If you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, this is one announcement you really cannot afford to ignore right now. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its Makkah entry restriction system ahead of Hajj 2026 — and the rules are stricter, the fines are higher, and the whole process is now fully digital. Whether you need ... <a title="Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/makkah-entry-permit-for-hajj-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Hajj 2026: Makkah Entry Permit Eligibility & Rules">Read more</a>
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Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the “Authenticated Employment Contract as an Enforceable Instrument” initiative, expanding its coverage to fixed-term contracts upon renewal or extension. Under the initiative, employers are required to document or update employment contracts through the Qiwa platform and obtain an execution number ... <a title="Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-phase-two-authenticated-employment-contracts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi HRSD Launches Phase Two of Authenticated Employment Contracts">Read more</a>
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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>
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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>
