Employment Support for Establishments
Backs private sector employers across industries by subsidising qualifying Saudi hires and promoting inclusive workforce growth.
The Employment Support for Establishments programme is a rolling wage subsidy administered by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) of Saudi Arabia, targeting private sector employers across all industries that hire Saudi nationals. HRDF covers 30% of each qualifying Saudi employee's monthly wage, subject to a cap of SAR 3,000 or 50% of the wage — whichever is lower — for up to 24 months per…
Wage support for private-sector establishments employing eligible Saudi nationals in full-time jobs.
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