Weekly Regulatory Update Week of 3 August 2026

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HRSD implements increased Saudization rates for engineering professions

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Saudization / Nitaqat update

HRSD implements increased Saudization rates for engineering professions

Published: 2026-07-08
Effective: 2026-06-30
First reported: 2026-07-30 · Seen on 3 days

Source: hrsd.gov.sa — media centre (opens in a new tab)

MHRSD publishes results and details of upgraded Nitaqat program

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Saudization / Nitaqat update

MHRSD publishes results and details of upgraded Nitaqat program

Published: 2026-07-08
Effective: 2026-06-30
First reported: 2026-08-01

Source: hrsd.gov.sa — media centre (opens in a new tab)

HRSD extends grace period to correct certain expired/unissued work permits until 31 December 2026

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Employer alert

HRSD extends grace period to correct certain expired/unissued work permits until 31 December 2026

Published: 2026-07-08
Effective: 2026-07-08
First reported: 2026-08-02

Source: hrsd.gov.sa — media centre (opens in a new tab)

Ministry begins accepting licensing applications for foreign pilgrim service companies

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Professional licensing update

Ministry begins accepting licensing applications for foreign pilgrim service companies

Published: 2026-07-29
Effective: 2026-07-29
First reported: 2026-07-30

Source: haj.gov.sa (opens in a new tab)

HRSD publishes draft table of violations and penalties for social care establishments for persons with disabilities

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Compliance deadline

HRSD publishes draft table of violations and penalties for social care establishments for persons with disabilities

Published: 2026-07-30
Effective: 2026-08-02
Consultation period: 02 Aug – 01 Sep 2026
First reported: 2026-08-04

Source: hrsd.gov.sa — announcements (opens in a new tab)

Official publication of Cabinet approval: Implementing Regulations to the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis

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Business setup / investment update

Official publication of Cabinet approval: Implementing Regulations to the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis

Published: 2026-07-31
First reported: 2026-07-30

Source: uqn.gov.sa — decisions and regulations (opens in a new tab)

Council of Ministers decision reported in Umm al-Qura: extension of state bearing of expat levy for industrial establishments

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Business setup / investment update

Council of Ministers decision reported in Umm al-Qura: extension of state bearing of expat levy for industrial establishments

Published: 2026-07-31
First reported: 2026-07-31

Source: uqn.gov.sa — Council of Ministers bulletin (opens in a new tab)

Market focus: higher Saudization rates in marketing and sales

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Saudization / Nitaqat update

Market focus: higher Saudization rates in marketing and sales

Published: 2026-08-03
Effective: 2026-04-19
First reported: 2026-08-04
Saudization rate: 60%
Minimum salary threshold: SAR 5,500 (for marketing roles)
Applies to establishments with 3+ workers in covered professions

Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD)

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