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If you've been keeping half an eye on Saudi labor news lately, you've probably noticed the Qiwa platform getting a lot busier. As of 30 June 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) put teeth into a rule that had been quietly building for months: any non-Saudi worker whose work permit has expired, or who has been absent from their job for more than three…
23 Jul 2026Saudi Arabia’s transition into a paperless digital government is fully complete in 2026. For expatriates, two portals control almost every aspect of professional and personal life: Absher and Qiwa .
14 Jul 2026