Saudi Arabia is the second most popular destination for outsourcing and shared service (OSS) providers in the MENA region. The Saudi OSS industry is the fastest growing in the region. Approximately a quarter of all SSCs are based in Saudi and the majority of outsourcing providers in the MENA region are too.

Today, shared services are powered by technology to deliver more efficient, standardized and automated operational processes which allow companies to do more with less

The Ministry of Interior (Jawazat) announced last week that valid health insurance is mandatory when applying for an extension of duration of stay for Saudi visit visas. Those visiting the Kingdom for Umrah, Haj or on diplomatic visas and visitors to diplomatic missions are exempt. Visitors to the Kingdom must have valid health insurance documents to
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Government processes are a core part of doing business in Saudi Arabia and they can be complex. With the right support you can operate compliantly, however, if your government relations processes are not managed diligently, this can cause problems for your business

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD) announced last Sunday of the introduction of their new portal, Qiwa. The portal will improve the current government e-services and support. There is a small number of services available now but plans to add 71 more. Qiwa will improve the level of service provided to employees and employers
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Saudi Arabia's market displays many possibilities for foreign investors as the Kingdom has a young population, an attractive market for foreign investors, and business opportunities that the government encourages foreign investors to fill.

Recruiting for Saudization can be a challenge, but with support from a local partner, companies can more easily move towards Saudization compliance.