Tag: HRSD

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said it has issued two decisions to raise localization (Saudization) rates across a number of specialized professions, according to a statement. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in engineering roles to 30% and sets a minimum monthly wage of SAR 8,000 in the private and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-engineering-purchasing-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs">Read more</a>

Domestic Worker Hiring in November 2025: What Musaned’s Latest Numbers Show

Musaned has released its official domestic worker recruitment statistics for November 2025, offering a snapshot of recruitment costs, arrival timelines, and sourcing countries. A total of 78,944 domestic worker contracts were executed through the Musaned platform during the month. The number of visas issued reached 134,325, indicating sustained demand for domestic workers across the Kingdom. Domestic workers were ... <a title="Domestic Worker Hiring in November 2025: What Musaned’s Latest Numbers Show" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/musaned-domestic-worker-recruitment-november/" aria-label="Read more about Domestic Worker Hiring in November 2025: What Musaned’s Latest Numbers Show">Read more</a>

HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new initiative, effective September 18, 2025, through the Qiwa platform, enabling professional workers who were previously reported as “absent from work” to legally transfer their sponsorship to a new employer. According to the ministry, the program aims to protect contractual rights, enhance the attractiveness of Saudi Arabia’s labor market, and ensure compliance ... <a title="HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hdrsd-absent-work-transfer/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD Allows Workers Reported “Absent from Work” to Transfer Sponsorship">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced the launch of the fourth phase of the electronic wage transfer service for domestic workers through officially approved platforms, starting today (Wednesday). The initiative is designed to protect workers’ rights regarding salary payments and to strengthen transparency in contractual relationships between employers and domestic ... <a title="Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-domestic-workers-wage-transfer-phase-4/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers">Read more</a>

Salary Delay: How to Accept or Reject Employer Justification on Mudad

What is Mudad? Mudad is Saudi Arabia’s official digital payroll management platform launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) under the National Transformation Program 2020. The platform operates as the official system for the Wage Protection System (WPS) and monitors salary payments for all employees in private sector establishments, including both ... <a title="Salary Delay: How to Accept or Reject Employer Justification on Mudad" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/salary-delay-mudad-employer-justification/" aria-label="Read more about Salary Delay: How to Accept or Reject Employer Justification on Mudad">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Classifies Work Permits into Three Skill-Based Categories

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a decision to classify work permits into three categories based on skill level. The classification sets clear standards to assess the skills of expatriate workers in the Kingdom. The decision aims to enhance employee performance and facilitate the transfer of expertise to the Saudi labor ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Classifies Work Permits into Three Skill-Based Categories" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/ksa-work-permit-skill-categories-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Classifies Work Permits into Three Skill-Based Categories">Read more</a>