HR Ministry enables illegal Yemenis to regularize status through Qiwa, Musaned platforms

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has commenced a process to regularize the status of all Yemeni nationals residing in the country without legal documentation, as per a recent royal directive. This initiative is being executed through digital platforms known as Qiwa and Musaned, working in tandem with other relevant government departments.

The ministry declared that the regularization proceedings commenced on Sunday and are set to persist for a period of two months across all regions of Saudi Arabia. The scope of this process includes Yemeni workers whose residency permits have lapsed, as well as those who have been marked absent from their duties, provided they possess valid travel documents and adhere to the stipulated procedures and regulations.

Workers whose residency permits have expired can seamlessly transition to employment with other entities that require their services via the digital platforms. The Qiwa platform is designed to facilitate the transfer of professional workers, whereas the Musaned platform is tailored for the transfer of support workers. These services are coordinated with the Absher platform, which eliminates the necessity for physical visits to government offices.

Furthermore, workers who have been marked absent from work can also partake in the regularization process. Their reports of absence can be nullified, and they can be placed with other employers who require their services. Professional workers can navigate this process through Qiwa, while support workers can utilize Musaned, provided they hold valid travel documents.

The ministry emphasized that offering these services online is a part of collaborative initiatives among government entities to implement the directives. The overarching objective of these endeavors is to streamline the regularization of workers' status and regulate worker transfers in alignment with approved rules and regulations. The ministry highlighted that this initiative is poised to enhance labor market efficiency and protect the rights of all parties involved in the contractual relationship.