The Ministry of Labor & Social Development will begin starting today, Tuesday 1st October 2019 with the implementation of the Cabinet’s decision for the government to absorb the expat levy for expatriates working for licensed industrial establishments for a period of 5 years.

.This decision will support and stimulate the industrial sector to grow, and will contribute to boosting the national economy 

It will also help Saudization efforts, as it is in line with the strategies, plans and programs set forth for achieving this main national objective.

.The Ministry will coordinate with the relevant ministries to announce the mechanisms and criteria for eligibility within 3 months