Saudi Human Resources Development Fund says 51,000 citizens register for employment subsidy program

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Updated 28 April 2020
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Saudi Human Resources Development Fund says 51,000 citizens register for employment subsidy program

RIYADH: The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) on Monday said that private sector enterprises registered more than 51,000 citizens in the “employment subsidy” initiative.

The program was launched to support the monthly salaries of Saudis working in the private sector by up to 50 percent over the course of two years.

The initiative supports all jobs, professions and economic sectors. All enterprises can support the salaries of Saudi employees who have been on their payrolls since July 1, 2019. The initiative also extends to new workers.

The support ranges between 30 and 50 percent of the employee’s monthly salary over two years. An additional 10 percent is allocated to enterprises recruiting women or disabled persons.

Private sector enterprises can register to the program online through its page on the National Labor Gateway (TAQAT): https://www.taqat.sa/web/guestemployer/employment-subsidy-program.
 


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.