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Leaders
2 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
Eid Al-Adha 2025: Saudi Arabia Announces 4-Day Holiday for Private Sector
Saudi Arabia has announced Eid Al-Adha holiday, which will extend for four days for the employees of the private and non-profit sectors, reported the Saudi Gazette. On Wednesday, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced that workers in the private and non-profit sectors will have a 4-day holiday for Eid Al-Adha. The holiday will start on the Day of Arafat, falling on Thursday June 5, 2025 and last until Sunday June 8, 2025. Moreover, the HRSD stressed that employers should take into account the overlapping cases stipulated in Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Saudi Labor Law to ensure that the holiday is implemented in line with the applicable rules. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of Dhu'al-Hijjah crescent moon, announcing Wednesday, May 28, 2025 the first day of the final month of the Islamic calendar. This means that Hajj rituals will begin on June 4, 2025, the eighth day of Dhu'al-Hijjah (Day of Tarwiyah). The Day of Arafat will fall on June 5, while the Day of Eid will be on June 6, 2025. Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Adha by prayers, animal sacrifice and charity work, fostering community togetherness. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it, at least once in their lifetime. Hajj is a spiritual experience for Muslims, which involves undertaking a set of rituals performed by Prophet Mohammed PBUH centuries ago. It takes place during the first ten days of Dhu'al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. Short link : Post Views: 1
Argaam
4 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
HRSD Ministry launches Ajeer for Tourism Seasons service
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, launched the 'Ajeer for Tourism Seasons' service. The new service aims at enabling national workforce participation in seasonal jobs within the tourism sector and increasing their involvement in the labor market. According to a statement from the ministry today, the service is designed to meet the needs of tourism sector establishments—particularly those operating in accommodation, travel, and tourism activities – which are overseen and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism—during peak seasons. It allows these establishments to benefit from seasonal labor services across the Kingdom, in accordance with defined rules and regulations that ensure a smooth and flexible seasonal contracting process. The new service allows businesses to post job vacancies through the 'Ajeer' platform, and enables jobseekers to browse and apply for available opportunities online. It also facilitates the issuance of verified seasonal work permits that enhance the reliability of the contractual relationship between both parties. The ministry affirmed that this service is part of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing labor market flexibility, improving the efficiency and readiness of the national workforce, reducing reliance on non-national labor, and empowering citizens.
Arabian Business
5 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia launches CV upload feature for domestic workers
Saudi Arabia announced the launch of a new CV upload service for domestic workers to ease workers' transfer among employers. The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said the 'CV Upload' service for domestic workers through the Musaned platform will allow employers to use it when transferring the service of a worker to another employer. #وزارة_الموارد_البشرية_والتنمية_الاجتماعية تطلق خدمة "رفع السيرة الذاتية" للعمالة المساندة (المنزلية) عبر منصة @Musaned_DL. — وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية (@HRSD_SA) May 25, 2025 The service is an innovative model designed to facilitate the selection of workers based on their resume and to enable the smooth and streamlined transfer of services, the ministry said. The process is fully automated, enhancing employers' access to domestic workers already residing in the Kingdom, it added. Through Musaned, domestic workers can now upload their CVs once their contract with their current employer ends. The uploaded CVs include details such as job titles and acquired experience, allowing prospective employers to search and select candidates based on skills and job requirements. This measure also helps protect the rights of both workers and employers. The new service aligns with the ministry's broader efforts to develop the recruitment sector in the Kingdom. Previously, the ministry launched several initiatives to safeguard the rights of both parties in the contractual relationship, including the Wages Protection Programme for domestic workers, mandatory insurance, and the Unified Contract Programme, which is binding on both parties and clearly outlines their rights and obligations.
Arabian Business
12-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia launches 6-month grace period for runaway domestic workers to legalise status
Saudi Arabia announced a six-month grace period for correcting the status of domestic workers, who are reported absent from work (huroob), effective from Sunday, May 11. The grace period, announced by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, will apply only to workers who were reported absent before the date of this announcement. #وزارة_الموارد_البشرية_والتنمية_الاجتماعية تعلن بدء الفترة التصحيحة لأوضاع العمالة المساندة (العمالة المنزلية) المتغيبة عن العمل. 🔗|| للمزيد: — وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية (@HRSD_SA) May 11, 2025 The ministry said the initiative is part of its efforts to regulate the labour market. The grace period aims to grant support workers and employers to correct the status of absent support workers through automated procedures on the Musaned platform. The initiative will allow domestic workers, who have previously been reported as absentees and are still illegally present in the Kingdom, to correct their status by transferring their services to other employers after completing the necessary procedures. If a domestic worker was reported absent before May 11, but did not leave the country, they can now transfer to a new employer. The new employer must complete the required steps through Musaned to make the transfer official, the ministry announcement said. Musaned is the official platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for household services and home employment programme. It is one of the initiatives of the ministry to develop the recruitment sector in the Kingdom.
Economy ME
05-05-2025
- Health
- Economy ME
GOSH7: Saudi Arabia announces 6 initiatives to develop occupational safety and health system
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) and Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), recently inaugurated the seventh edition of the Global Occupational Safety & Health Conference (GOSH7) in Riyadh. Running from May 4-6, GOSH7 aims to position Riyadh as a hub for accelerating international compliance and digital transformation in occupational health and safety practices. Under the theme 'The Future of Occupational Safety & Health', it supports workplace wellbeing and safer, healthier working conditions in all industries as a critical driver of social and economic progress, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. 6 landmark initiatives announced On the first day of GOSH7, Al-Rajhi announced 6 landmark initiatives aimed at developing and enhancing the occupational safety and health system in Saudi Arabia and the region. The initiatives include launching the: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Occupational Safety and Health Standards Guide in collaboration with the General Organization for Social Insurance. National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Award. Glossary and Narrative in Occupational Safety and Health. GCC Strategic Framework for Occupational Safety and Health. National Incentive Program for Compliance and Excellence. In his keynote address, Al-Rajhi reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to protecting people and ensuring safe work environments according to the highest standards, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the job market and improving quality of life. He also explained that the rapid economic and technological transformations require strengthening preventive cultures and continuously updating safety systems and procedures. He also stressed that the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is one of the key enablers for developing an integrated system based on international standards and best practices. Shaping a safer and healthier workforce Gathering distinguished leaders, decision-makers and experts from the public and private sectors, as well as international academic institutions, the conference expects to welcome more than 8,000 in-person attendees this year, in addition to around 100,000 projected to participate virtually. This includes participants from six continents and more than 46 countries, with 190 local and international speakers leading discussions. The conference emphasizes holistic wellbeing, addressing both physical and psychological safety aspects to redefine practices for balanced and healthy work environments. By fostering productive dialogue about the latest trends and innovations, sharing best practices and exchanging valuable knowledge, GOSH7 aspires to shape a safer and healthier future for all members of the workforce. Read: UAE and Croatia explore opportunities in new economy, tourism and advanced technology Youth-driven hackathon to promote developing tech solutions In line with Vision 2030, GOSH7 features a youth-driven hackathon that seeks to inspire innovation by developing technological solutions for the most pressing challenges in occupational health and safety. The winners will be announced on the closing day of the event, ensuring their contributions are celebrated. The conference program also features 20 panel discussions, 60 workshops and 40 keynote papers. Attendees can also engage in over 100 parallel sessions, enriching their experience with diverse insights and collaborative opportunities. GOSH7's commitment to a comprehensive occupational health and safety framework corresponds with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 related to quality of life and sustainability, while promising to leave a legacy on the safety standards of global workplaces.
