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Tawteen Wage Subsidy Program

Tawteen Wage Subsidy

Funds private sector employers by sharing wage costs for newly hired Saudi nationals in targeted categories.

Between cyclesHuman Resources Development FundSaudi Arabia
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About

Tawteen is a rolling employer wage subsidy programme administered by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) of Saudi Arabia, designed to incentivise private sector establishments to hire and retain Saudi nationals. The programme pays participating employers 30% of each newly hired Saudi employee's monthly wage, capped at SAR 3,000 per employee per month, for a period of 24 months per hire. Em…

What this grant funds

Employer wage subsidies for private sector establishments in Saudi Arabia that hire Saudi nationals, targeting specific sectors including healthcare, construction, and tourism.

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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.hrdf.org.sa