Saudi Arabia Saudization Updates: Qiwa Contract Documentation Impacts Nitaqat Calculations
Nitaqat is a nationalization (Saudization) program put in place by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) that requires establishments operating in
Read More »Saudization Rates to Increase in Certain Private Sectors
Effective April 19, 2026, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced the implementation of decisions to raise
Read More »Saudia Arabia and Russia’s Mutual Visa Exemption Takes Effect May 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the mutual visit visa exemption agreement with Russia will enter into force on May 11, 2026. The agreement was first
Read More »Saudi Arabia Expands 100% Saudization to 69 Professions
Effective April 5, 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced the update of the Saudization rules for administrative support professions
Read More »Some Middle East Countries Extend Visa Validity as Conflict Continues
As the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues, air travel has been restricted, and regional safety has been affected. As a result, Middle Eastern
Read More »Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Across Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales Roles
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) recently announced decisions to increase Saudization rates in several more professions. On December 31, 2025,
Read More »Saudi Arabia Sets New 15% Saudization Requirement for Private Gyms
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, has announced a decision to localize occupations in sports centers and
Read More »Saudi Arabia Extends Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas Until August 25
Effective July 26, 2025 until August 25, 2025, the General Directorate of Passports has announced a 30-day extension of its grace period for expired visit visas. The initial
Read More »Saudi Arabia Grants 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas
Effective June 26, 2025, the Saudi government has announced, via social media channels, a 30-day grace period for holders of expired visit visas. The Grace period expires on
Read More »Saudi Arabia Introduces Skill-Based Classification for Work Permits
On July 6, 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced a decision and published guidelines re-classifying work permits into three main
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