15,415 inspection rounds target tourist accommodation sector, uncovering 2,404 violations and compliance of 13,000 firms to decision

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) implemented 15,415 inspection rounds on furnished apartments and hotels in various regions of the Kingdom in order to make sure jobs are exclusive to Saudi nationals in the tourist accommodation sector, which is in cooperation with other entities. Spokesman of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development Khaled Abalkhail said the inspection rounds have uncovered compliance of 13,157 establishments compared to 2,258 t ones failing to comply with the decision since the beginning of 1439 A.H. During the crackdown, the inspection campaigns detected 2,404 violations, including 2,143 nationalization violations and 261 violations related to other labor issues, Abalkhail pointed out. Meanwhile, the sectoral enforcement gives no exception for any establishment either mega, large, medium or small-sized. The spokesman said: ‘The ministry continues to launch inspection campaigns on a number of sectors including the tourist accommodation sector to ensure their adherence to the nationalization decision’. He stressed the ministry is keen to create job opportunities for Saudi men and women who wish to join the sector. The ministry’s move to nationalize vital sectors has contributed to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and increasing the participation of Saudi men and women in the workforce, Abalkhail said as well. Abalkhail urged customers to cooperate with the ministry and report labor violations through visiting the ‘Ma3an Lil Rasd’ website or contacting the customer service no. (19911), assuring all reports would be dealt with a prompt respond as the ministry seeks to improve, develop and regulate the labor sector.