Saudi Arabia has announced the abolition of expatriate worker fees (Iqama) for employees in licensed industrial establishments, a move approved by the Council of Ministers chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The decision, based on recommendations from the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), aims to strengthen national factories, ensure sustainability, and enhance global competitiveness under the Vision 2030 diversification plan.
Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Al-Khorayef said the measure will reduce operational costs, facilitate production expansion, and accelerate the adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Between 2019 and 2024, Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector saw factories rise from 8,822 to over 12,000, investments grow 35% to 1.22 trillion riyals, and employment increase 74% to 847,000 workers.
Officials expect the policy to further energize the sector and attract international investment. The government aims to triple industrial GDP to 895 billion riyals by 2035, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional manufacturing hub.
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