Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform, operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has surpassed 2 million registered establishments in the first quarter of 2026, alongside more than 13 million workers and 12 million documented employment contracts, reflecting the rapid digital transformation of the Kingdom’s labor market.
Digital Services Driving Organization
During the same period, the ministry introduced new services, including a unified system for documenting training contracts and a registration service for Saudi nationals, aimed at organizing employment relationships and reducing irregular practices such as multiple contracting.
Increased Compliance Requirements
To enhance transparency, the ministry raised the required contract documentation compliance rate to 85% by the end of April, with plans to increase it to 90% by the end of June. Compliance is measured by the ratio of documented contracts to total contracts within each establishment, helping protect the rights of both employers and employees.
Strengthening Legal Frameworks
Reforms also focused on strengthening the legal enforceability of contracts. Authenticated fixed-term contracts are now recognized as enforceable instruments upon renewal or update, with plans to extend this framework to indefinite contracts in future phases.
Workforce Development Initiatives
The reforms extend to workforce development, requiring private-sector companies with 50 or more employees to provide on-the-job training opportunities for Saudi nationals equivalent to at least 2% of their workforce annually. Training periods must range from two to six months and be fully documented on Qiwa.
Additionally, large companies with more than 5,000 employees must train at least 100 individuals each year, supporting the development of national talent.
Toward a More Efficient Labor Market
Authorities emphasized that these measures—covering stricter documentation, enforceable contracts, and structured training—are designed to improve labor market efficiency, enhance compliance, and support human capital development in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
