Nitaqat Program Compliance
Nitaqat Program For Hiring Saudi Talent
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Compliance Benefits
Why Embrace Saudization
The Saudization (Nitaqat) policy requires private and public enterprises to prioritize the hiring of Saudi nationals. Falling short of the required quota can lead to:
- Restrictions on government services (work permits, visa renewals, transfers)
- Administrative fines and inspection penalties
Saudization formula:
Saudization % = (Number of Saudi employees ÷ Total workforce) × 100
Important rule for 2025:
- Saudi employees must earn at least SAR 4,000/month to count fully toward your ratio.
- Salaries between SAR 3,000–3,999 count as 0.5.
- Remote Saudi employees are counted like regular employees.
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Compliance Benefits
Saudization Certificate
The Saudization certificate, or Nitaqat certificate, is issued to companies that comply with Saudization policies. This certificate categorizes companies into different colour zones based on their compliance level
Red Zone
0% to 16.21%
Low Green Zone
16.22% to 19.25%
Medium Green Zone
19.26% to 23.11%
High Green Zone
23.12% to 26.51%
Platinum Zone
26.52% to 100%
Reserved Positions
Roles and Sectors Localized for Saudis
In addition to long-standing reserved positions like HR and payroll, MHRSD has rolled out new localization requirements across multiple industries:
These requirements are updated regularly, so companies must review Qiwa and MHRSD circulars.
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Frequently Ask Questions
The most common questions we get asked
What is the Saudization requirement in 2025?
Requirements vary by sector and company size. For example, consulting is set at 40% Saudization, engineering at 25%, and project management at 40%. Always check your ratio on Qiwa.
What are the penalties for failing to comply?
Non-compliance can lead to fines, restrictions on visa issuance and renewals, blocked services, and inspections.
Do Saudis earning less than SAR 4,000 count?
Yes, but only partially. Salaries between SAR 3,000–3,999 count as 0.5 toward the ratio.
Do remote Saudi employees count toward Nitaqat?
Yes, they are treated the same as onsite employees.
How can I get a Saudization certificate?
Log into Qiwa, select your establishment, go to Saudization services, and request the certificate.
