Saudi Arabia Updates Nitaqat Saudization Rules: Qiwa Contract
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a significant update to the Nitaqat program Saudization calculation mechanism, linking it directly to the electronic documentation of employment contracts. New Mechanism Effective April 2026 According to an official statement, the new mechanism will take effect on April 15, 2026. Under the updated rules, only Saudi employees…

