New Saudi Labour Law Penalties: Ministry Reduces Fines By Up To 80%
A sweeping change to the penalty structure associated with labour law violations has been announced by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
Fines for some violations have b...
September 03, 20232030Category: Saudi Arabia
Benefits Of Working Night Shift For An Employee - HR Expert
Working night shifts in Saudi Arabia comes with several advantages, as explained by Ibrahim Al-Arini, a Human Resources expert in the Kingdom. Let's delve into the benefits that the human resource...
September 04, 20231953Category: Saudi Arabia
Minimum Wage For Saudi Nationals In Private Sector Raised To SR4,000
With effect from September 5, Saudi Arabia has raised the minimum wage for its citizens working in the private sector to SR4,000, subsidised by the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf).
Worker ...
September 04, 20231704Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Remarkable Ascent: Among The Top 20 Global Soft Power Nations
In the ever-evolving landscape of international influence, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in enhancing its soft power capabilities. According to the 2023 report by "Brand Finance,"...
September 06, 20231137Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi King And Crown Prince Launch Air Bridge For Morocco Earthquake Victims
In a compassionate move, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, have taken swift action to aid the earthquake-stricken people of Moro...
September 11, 2023906Category: Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Signs Eight Agreements With India During State Visit
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday that the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud signed eight agreements during his state visit to Ind...
September 11, 20231476Category: Saudi Arabia
New SR4000 Fine For Smart Taxi Trip Cancellations In Saudi Arabia
In a significant regulatory update, smart taxi drivers in Saudi Arabia now face a substantial fine of SR4000 for canceling a trip after accepting a customer's request. These changes are part of re...
September 12, 20231144Category: Saudi Arabia
Employer Responsibility Per Saudi Labor Law - Article 40
Attention, expat workers and employers in Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦 Article 40 of the Saudi Labor Law lays out the essential responsibilities that employers must bear for their non-Saudi or expat workers...
September 13, 20232219Category: Saudi Arabia
Dress Code Guidelines For Women On Umrah Pilgrimage In Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities have established specific dress code guidelines for Muslim women participating in the Umrah or lesser pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Here's what you need to know:
At...
September 16, 20231301Category: Saudi Arabia
Child Safety Guidelines For A Peaceful Umrah Journey At Mecca Grand Mosque
In a sincere effort to enhance the sacred Umrah experience for families, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced vital child safety guidelines when performing these sacred rituals at the M...
September 16, 20231247Category: Saudi Arabia
Personal Data Protection Law Comes Into Force In Saudi Arabia
In a significant move towards safeguarding individual privacy and data security, Saudi Arabia's amended Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) officially came into effect on September 14. This milest...
September 18, 20231121Category: Saudi Arabia
GACA: Airlines Compensate SR58 Million To Passengers In 2 Years
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has revealed that Saudi airlines paid out a total of SR58 million in compensation to passengers over the course of 2021 and 2022. This compensation was a...
September 19, 2023342Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi National Day 2023: Air Force Displays In 13 Cities
To celebrate the 93rd Saudi National Day, the skies of 13 cities across the Kingdom will light up with spectacular Air Force displays and festivities. The Ministry of Defense has planned various event...
September 19, 2023895Category: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Court Orders Bank To Refund SR1.9 Million To Villa Buyer
In a significant legal ruling, a Saudi court in Jeddah has ordered a local bank to reimburse SR1.9 million to a Saudi man who had purchased a villa that was later discovered to have serious engineerin...
September 20, 2023948Category: Saudi Arabia