Saudi Arabia suspends 66 recruitment offices, revokes another licence
The Ministry of Human Resources suspended 66 recruitment offices and revoked another licence after violations including delayed refunds and unresolved complaints.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development suspended 66 recruitment offices and revoked the licence of another after violations found during inspections and monitoring in the third quarter of 2026.
The ministry said it took legal action against 67 recruitment offices. Violations included breaches of regulations governing recruitment activities and labour services, delays in refunding money owed to customers and failure to resolve complaints submitted by beneficiaries.
Of the 67 offices facing action, 66 were ordered to suspend operations immediately, while another had its licence withdrawn after failing to rectify violations within the prescribed deadline. The ministry said it would continue monitoring recruitment offices and companies through regular inspections and would impose penalties on violators.
The ministry urged employers and beneficiaries to use the official Musaned platform when hiring domestic workers and accessing recruitment services. The platform allows users to sign electronic contracts with approved offices, evaluate service providers, track applications and report violations.
What do these terms mean?
Recruitment office: A licensed company that acts as an intermediary between an employer and a domestic worker or employee in hiring and arrival procedures.
Musaned platform: An official digital platform that manages recruitment contracts, evaluates offices and tracks applications.
Licence revocation: Cancelling the official permit that allows an office to operate.
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