Service D
Saudization, Nitaqat & Workforce Localisation
Nitaqat status reviews, profession localisation checks, Saudization planning, recruitment forecasting and monthly workforce monitoring for employers in Saudi Arabia.
Service D of 13
- Nitaqat status review
- Data verification
- Profession localisation checks
- Gap assessment
How we help
Saudization & Nitaqat with one accountable team
Saudization involves four related but different sets of rules: general obligations, the Nitaqat band of your establishment, activity localisation decisions and profession-specific decisions. We help you see which apply, verify your data, identify gaps and plan recruitment so your band and labour services stay on track.
Relevant platforms and bodies
- Qiwa
- MHRSD
- GOSI
- HADAF
- Doroob
Scope
What is included
Nitaqat status review
A review of your official band and workforce data on Qiwa, where access is authorised.
Data verification
Employee and occupation records checked for accuracy before planning.
Profession localisation checks
Whether published decisions for engineering, accounting, sales, procurement, healthcare and other roles apply to you.
Gap assessment
Potential localisation gaps based on verified rules and data.
Recruitment planning
Saudi and non-Saudi workforce plans, role mapping and timing.
Monthly monitoring
Regular checks of status, expiries and rule changes with management reports.
Process
How an engagement usually runs
- 01
Review
Official status and records on Qiwa.
- 02
Verify
Employee and occupation data checked.
- 03
Identify
Gaps under the applicable rules.
- 04
Plan
Recruitment, roles and timing.
- 05
Monitor
Monthly checks and rule changes.
Good to know
What to expect
- Bands are set by official rules for each activity and size; no band or outcome is guaranteed.
- We do not estimate bands without verified data.
- Rates, scope and phases of localisation decisions change and are verified for each case.
Related guides
FAQ
Frequently asked
What are the Nitaqat bands?
Qiwa shows establishments in bands such as Platinum, High Green, Medium Green, Low Green and Red, depending on activity, size and the weighted Saudi workforce share.
Is Saudization the same as Nitaqat?
No. Nitaqat is the classification of your establishment; Saudization also includes activity and profession localisation decisions that apply separately.
Can you guarantee a Green band?
No one can guarantee a band. We verify your data, identify gaps and help you plan recruitment within the official rules.
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