{
  "id": 1262674,
  "title": "Ministry warns against hiring expats in Saudi-only jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/ministry-warns-against-hiring-expats-in-saudi-only-jobs",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T11:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/news/244gctsqi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources has cautioned against hiring expatriates in positions exclusively designated for citizens, urging citizens to report such violations through the ministry's app. The ministry reiterated that employing expatriate workers in professions reserved solely for Saudi nationals is a breach of regulations. To facilitate reporting, the ministry directed individuals to utilize the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's app, accessible via hrsd.gov.sa/hrsd-app. Additionally, the ministry emphasized the importance of promptly submitting objections to social security eligibility decisions, with the deadline set for the 27th of the current month. Beneficiaries are advised to finalize their objections and submit all necessary documentation through the Social Support and Protection Platform at https://sbis.hrsd.gov.sa/#/login.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources has warned that hiring expatriates in jobs reserved for citizens is a violation, urging reports via its app.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}