Practical advice for professionals across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and the Gulf
Saudi Arabia’s labor market is undergoing a major regulatory transformation, driven by Vision 2030, digital labor services, stronger employment protections, and expanding Saudization requirements. The Labor Law amendments effective from 19 February 2025 updated key rules on contracts, resignation, leave, notice periods, outsourcing, and workplace rights.
3 Oct 2026 - 4 min read
How Qiwa and Iqama work together in Saudi Arabia, what changed in 2026 (Saudization rules, fees, the 5-year resident ID), and what employees and employers must do now.
19 Sept 2026 - 4 min read
GCC hiring eased 3% in Q2 2026, but finance, AI, cybersecurity and project delivery roles kept growing. Here is where the demand is and how to position yourself for the rest of the year.
19 Jul 2026 - 8 min read
Procurement and supply chain professionals in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC can expect monthly packages ranging from SAR 25,000 to SAR 90,000 depending on seniority, sector, and location, based on 2025–2026 data compiled from Robert Walters, Hays, and Barclay Simpson salary surveys. Director-level roles sit at the top of that band; manager-level roles cluster between SAR 25,000 and SAR 38,000 per month. This guide breaks down the exact figures by role, explains what is driving salary movement this year, and gives practical guidance on how to read an offer.
9 Jul 2026 - 6 min read
The GCC procurement landscape is evolving fast. Here are the skills that will make you stand out to employers in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
9 Jul 2026 - 4 min read