Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Salary at SAR 5,000 for Private-Sector Saudi Employees
Saudi Arabia set the private-sector minimum wage for Saudi employees at SAR 5,000.
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Saudi HR Ministry: Five worker categories covered by Nitaqat wage hike to SR6,000
Saudi Deputy HR Minister Abdullah Abuthnain said the Nitaqat Saudization wage threshold hike covers five worker categories: full-time, part-time, flexible-arrangement employees, part-time students, and disabled workers able to work. It will roll out in two phases: SR5,000 from April 25, 2027, rising to SR6,000 from April 25, 2028, with grace periods for employers.
King Salman Orders SR500 Allowance Increase, Raises Minimum Wage
King Salman ordered a SR500 allowance increase and raised the minimum wage for Saudi citizens.
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17 in the last two weeksToday · Monday 26 October
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi HR Ministry: Five worker categories covered by Nitaqat wage hike to SR6,000
Saudi Deputy HR Minister Abdullah Abuthnain said the Nitaqat Saudization wage threshold hike covers five worker categories: full-time, part-time, flexible-arrangement employees, part-time students, and disabled workers able to work. It will roll out in two phases: SR5,000 from April 25, 2027, rising to SR6,000 from April 25, 2028, with grace periods for employers.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi Arabia extends professional verification programme to 128 countries
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development completed the first phase of its Professional Verification service, now covering 128 countries under Cabinet Decision No. 195, screening the qualifications and experience of highly skilled foreign workers entering the Saudi labour market. The ministry plans to expand coverage to 160 countries and all professions, including engineering and health.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi wage thresholds rise in 2027-28
A headline indicates Saudi minimum wage thresholds will rise during 2027-28, though no further details are provided in the excerpt.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi Arabia announces SR500 monthly financial support increase for retirees
Saudi King Salman approved on October 25, 2026, a financial relief package granting retirees and eligible beneficiaries of deceased Social Insurance subscribers or retirees a monthly allowance increase of SAR500, ahead of electricity and water tariff changes from January 1, 2027. The directive, proposed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also raises private-sector minimum wage thresholds under Saudization rules.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
UAE issues guidance on 12 work permit categories, fines for misuse up to Dh1 million
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation published guidance in October 2026 covering 12 work permit categories. Employers who use a permit outside its approved purpose face fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million. The categories include standard recruitment, transfers, family-sponsored residents, temporary and part-time permits, affecting foreign workers including Kenyans.
Yesterday · Sunday 25 October
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
UAE warns employers of five labour violations carrying fines up to Dh1 million
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued a sweeping warning on October 23, 2026, identifying five categories of labour law violations that carry fines of Dh100,000 to Dh1 million (about KSh 3.5 million to KSh 35 million) for private companies. The crackdown targets sectors like construction, hospitality, retail, security and domestic service that rely on migrant workers, including many from Kenya.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Nigeria's Federal Government Tells Labour Minimum Wage Review Due in June 2027
Nigeria's Federal Government notified labor stakeholders that the national minimum wage will be reviewed in June 2027, with specific amounts and proposals to be determined.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Salary at SAR 5,000 for Private-Sector Saudi Employees
Saudi Arabia set the private-sector minimum wage for Saudi employees at SAR 5,000.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
UAE Sets Four Levels for Calculating Private Sector End-of-Service Gratuity
The UAE published four-level calculation standards for private-sector end-of-service gratuity, setting compensation benchmarks for private company employees.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Qatar Announces Four Conditions Foreigners Must Meet for Company-Sponsored Work Visa
Qatar announces four conditions foreign nationals must meet to obtain company-sponsored work visas for employment in local enterprises.
- Middle East & Africa·Research
The Women Bangladesh Fails to Protect in Saudi Arabia
A report highlighted inadequate protections for Bangladeshi women workers in Saudi Arabia, citing government shortfalls in overseas female labor safeguards.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
King Salman Orders SR500 Allowance Increase, Raises Minimum Wage
King Salman ordered a SR500 allowance increase and raised the minimum wage for Saudi citizens.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
King Salman Orders Measures to Support Citizens Following Crown Prince's Proposal
King Salman ordered measures supporting Saudi citizens following Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's proposal, involving salary and benefits adjustments.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Mauritius Launches Tender to Study Reducing Work Week to 40 Hours
Mauritius launches a tender in early October to hire consultants studying feasibility of reducing weekly work hours from 45 to 40 under the 2019 Labour Rights Act—signalling major labour law reform affecting wages, productivity and conditions.
Saturday 24 October
- Middle East & Africa·Funding
Africa's recruitment tech firm Fuzu raises $3.86M
African recruitment tech platform Fuzu raised $3.86 million to drive digital transformation in Africa's recruitment industry, though specific investors and funding round details were not disclosed.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Morocco's 2027 Budget Bill Proposes Income Tax Exemption Below 10,000 Dirhams
Morocco's 2027 budget bill, submitted October 23, proposes phased income tax cuts effective January 2027. Employees with net monthly income below 10,000 dirhams may get tax exemption; annual taxable threshold rises to 60,000 dirhams from 40,000. Reform costs ~20 billion dirhams over five years; 2027 targets 34,454 new positions.
- Middle East & Africa·Policy & Law
Morocco to Gradually Reform Income Tax from 2027-2031 to Ease Burden on Workers
Morocco will phase in personal income tax (IR) reforms from 2027–2031, Finance Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced to parliament. The overhaul aims to ease burdens on wage-earners and middle-class workers, raise tax-free thresholds, and incrementally boost minimum pensions and widow benefits.