Nitaqat Archives - KSA Expats

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

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Mohammed Ameen

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced Thursday the launch of a new phase of the “Nitaqat

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Mohammed Ameen

If you’re an expatriate living and working in Saudi Arabia, your Iqama (residency permit) is key to your legal stay

January 14, 2025January 5, 2025 by Mohammed Ameen

If you’re running a business in Saudi Arabia or planning to do so, understanding the Nitaqat system is essential. This

September 8, 2023April 12, 2023 by Mohammed Ameen

Immediate Benefits for Newly Hired Saudis in the Private Sector The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has

September 12, 2021June 1, 2020 by Mohammed Ameen

What is Iqama in Saudi Arabia The Iqama, also known as the Muqeem, is a residence permit granted to expatriates

January 17, 2026June 21, 2012 by Mohammed Ameen

What is Nitaqat? Nitaqat (النطاقات), meaning “ranges” in Arabic, is Saudi Arabia’s workforce nationalization program implemented by the Ministry of