Securing employment and maintaining legal status is now managed through advanced digital systems like Qiwa .
Most private sectors have strict quotas for hiring Saudi nationals. As of 2026, many engineering (30%) and procurement (70%) roles must be filled by locals.
All work permits are now skill-based . Residency (Iqama) is tiered into "Highly Skilled," "Skilled," and "Basic" categories, with higher tiers enjoying easier family sponsorship and faster renewals.
Securing employment and maintaining legal status is now managed through advanced digital systems like Qiwa .
Most private sectors have strict quotas for hiring Saudi nationals. As of 2026, many engineering (30%) and procurement (70%) roles must be filled by locals.
All work permits are now skill-based . Residency (Iqama) is tiered into "Highly Skilled," "Skilled," and "Basic" categories, with higher tiers enjoying easier family sponsorship and faster renewals.
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