Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has imposed severe penalties on a healthcare worker from Tabuk for leaving a hospital shift early without a valid reason.

The worker was fined 20,000 riyals and had his professional license revoked. The fine will be deposited into the general treasury of the state.

This disciplinary action followed the detection of the violation by the ministry’s compliance teams. The healthcare worker’s action was deemed a serious violation under Article 32 of the Health Professions Practice Law and its executive regulations.

As a result, his name was removed from the register of licensees, and he is prohibited from applying for a new license for at least two years from the date of cancellation. Additionally, the violator has been referred to the competent authorities to face further statutory penalties.

The Ministry of Health has reiterated the importance of adhering to all regulatory requirements, underscoring their commitment to patient safety and public health.

The ministry’s compliance teams continue to conduct regular monitoring and inspection tours, as well as follow activities on various social platforms to ensure the enforcement of health standards.