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Notice Periods in Saudi Arabia: Why Employees and Employers Have Different Rules

One detail of Saudi labor law that surprises a lot of expats — in a genuinely useful way — is that the notice period required to end an open-ended employment contract isn't symmetrical. If you're resigning, the standard requirement is different from what applies if your employer initiates the termination, and understanding this asymmetry matters whether you're the one giving notice or…

01 Aug 2026