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What is Nitaqat?

A guide to Saudization zones and compliance for employers in KSA. Monitor your ratio in real-time.

Saudization Tracker (Nitaqat)

Saudi Nationals
45
+2 this month
Expat Staff
155
Ratio
22.5%
Platinum Zone
Compliance
Healthy

Zone Privileges & Risks

Visa Issuance

Platinum: Unlimited & Instant

Active

Employee Transfers

No consent needed for incoming

Allowed

Work Permit Renewals

Automatic 2-year renewal

Active

Warning Level

Drop to Green at 18.5%

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Definition

Nitaqat (meaning "Zones" or "Ranges" in Arabic) is a program introduced by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD). It is designed to increase the employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector by classifying companies into color-coded zones based on their "Saudization" percentage.

The Color Zones

  • Platinum / High Green

    Excellent Saudization rate. Companies enjoy expedited visa processing and flexibility in transfers.

  • Low Green

    Compliant. Standard visa services available.

  • Yellow

    Below average. Cannot issue new visas; can only renew work permits for a limited time.

  • Red

    Non-compliant. Cannot issue visas, renew permits, or open new branches. Employees can transfer to Green companies without employer consent.

Track Your Nitaqat Status

Don't wait for a Red flag. Kiework's dashboard projects your Nitaqat status in real-time, alerting you if a new hire or exit will drop you into a lower zone.

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