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Employment Support for Establishments

Employment Support for Establishments

Backs private sector employers across industries by subsidising qualifying Saudi hires and promoting inclusive workforce growth.

Between cyclesHuman Resources Development FundSaudi Arabia
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About

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…

What this grant funds

Wage subsidies for private sector employers in Saudi Arabia hiring Saudi nationals, covering 30% of monthly wages with supplementary bonuses for priority categories.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.hrdf.org.sa