Ministry Inspection Teams Continue Monitoring Compliance of Private-Sector Establishments during Hajj 1447H

Inspection teams of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development continue carrying out field inspections and compliance monitoring activities during the Hajj season 1447H as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance compliance with the Labor Law and its implementing regulations, and to improve the quality of services provided to the Guests of Allah across locations associated with the Hajj season.

To date, the inspection teams have conducted more than 7,000 inspection visits, resulting in the detection of over 1,800 violations. Most of these violations were identified in high-occupancy locations across Makkah, the Holy Sites, and Madinah, covering sectors including tourist accommodation, catering services, pilgrim services, transportation services, telecommunications, and gold and jewelry retail establishments.

The violations detected included the employment of non-Saudis in occupations or activities reserved for Saudi nationals, employing workers without obtaining an Ajeer permit, and employing non-Saudi workers without valid work permits. These efforts are part of a comprehensive inspection plan aimed at monitoring private-sector compliance and verifying adherence to workplace requirements, occupational safety standards, and contractual employment regulations, thereby protecting workers’ rights and ensuring the efficiency and quality of services provided during the Hajj season.

The Ministry emphasized that its field inspection efforts will continue throughout the season to address violations and unlawful practices, while also enhancing awareness of the regulations and instructions governing Hajj-related activities.

These efforts reflect the Ministry’s ongoing role in regulating the seasonal labor market and improving the quality of services delivered during Hajj. They also embody the commitment of the Kingdom’s leadership –may Allah support it- to mobilizing all resources in service of the Guests of Allah and enabling establishments to operate in accordance with approved regulations and compliance requirements.