Overview

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reported that the number of flexible work contracts documented through the platform was 358,440 contracts.

Employed Occupations

The Ministry indicated that the most employed occupations were: General Salesperson, Grocery Seller, Technical Services Consultant, Catering Inspector and Administrative Assistant, while the highest occupations that benefited from the flexible work system were general building construction , logistics services, engineering consulting. activities and sales. Retail and wholesale trade, building maintenance, operation of canteens and canteens, exchange offices, design and programming.

Flexible Work Program

The ministry added that the flexible work program is in line with labor market demands and aims to enable employers to manage and energize human resources more efficiently and flexibly, Al-Eqtisadiah reported.

Profitable Activities

She noted that the sectors of trade, retail, hospitality, restaurants and cafes are the most profitable activities.

Emiratization and Job Creation

She stated that the flexible work system aims to support emiratization, reduce unemployment and create more jobs for male and female citizens with shorter working hours and more flexibility, in addition to her contribution to meeting emergency and seasonal the needs of the private sector. for national personnel.

Support for Private Sector

The program aims to support the private sector in meeting its urgent, temporary and seasonal needs for national staff, creating a new type of jobs for job seekers and increasing their chances of obtaining flexible work so that they can participate in the labor market. to improve their qualifications and experience in preparation for becoming permanent employees.

Reduction of Expatriate Delinquents and Unemployment Rate

He is also working to reduce the percentage of expatriate delinquents used by the shadow economy while increasing citizen participation combined with lowering the unemployment rate, noting that the portal will go live 90 days after the decision.