Tag: Nitaqat

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>

Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced Thursday the launch of a new phase of the “Nitaqat Mutawar” (Developed Nitaqat) program starting in 2026 for a three-year period. The initiative aims to localize more than 340,000 additional jobs for Saudi citizens in the private sector, according to the ministry’s statement. The program ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-nitaqat-program-340000-jobs-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029">Read more</a>

How to Calculate Your Nitaqat Level: A Guide for Business Owners

If you’re running a business in Saudi Arabia or planning to do so, understanding the Nitaqat system is essential. This guide will walk you through what Nitaqat is, why it matters, and how to calculate your Nitaqat level step by step. Whether you’re an expat entrepreneur or a local business owner, this article will simplify ... <a title="How to Calculate Your Nitaqat Level: A Guide for Business Owners" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-calculate-nitaqat-level/" aria-label="Read more about How to Calculate Your Nitaqat Level: A Guide for Business Owners">Read more</a>

Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status

Immediate Benefits for Newly Hired Saudis in the Private Sector The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has made a new rule to help Saudi workers and businesses in the private sector. Starting May 1, the updated Nitaqat policy allows new Saudi workers to be counted as Saudi employees immediately. This will be ... <a title="Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/nitaqat-newly-hired-saudis-gain-immediate-status/" aria-label="Read more about Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status">Read more</a>

Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia

What is Iqama in Saudi Arabia The Iqama, also known as the Muqeem, is a residence permit granted to expatriates arriving in Saudi Arabia on a work visa or a dependent visa. Iqama is required to open a new bank account in Saudi Arabia and to send money abroad. In Saudi Arabia, a valid iqama ... <a title="Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-iqama-all-you-need-to-know-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Everything you need to know about the Iqama in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Nitaqat Program in Saudi Arabia: Everything You Need to Know

What is Nitaqat? Nitaqat (النطاقات), meaning “ranges” in Arabic, is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalization program implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD). Introduced in June 2011, this program is a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, designed to increase employment opportunities for Saudi nationals in the private sector and reduce ... <a title="Nitaqat Program in Saudi Arabia: Everything You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/what-is-nitaqat-how-to-check-your-nitaqat-status/" aria-label="Read more about Nitaqat Program in Saudi Arabia: Everything You Need to Know">Read more</a>