As Saudi Arabia continues its rapid economic expansion under Vision 2030, staying ahead of evolving labor regulations is no longer optional—it is a business imperative. AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion and ecosystem enabler, is hosting an exclusive webinar designed to guide employers through the intricate “end-to-end” employment journey in the Kingdom. This session focuses on bridging critical compliance gaps, from initial offer letters to digital onboarding, ensuring that companies can scale at pace without the risk of legal delays or financial penalties.
Event Details
- What: Expert-led Webinar on KSA Recruitment & Labor Law Compliance
- When: February 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM GMT+3
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Focus Areas: KSA Labor Law, Qiwa Platform Integration, Saudization (Nitaqat), and Employee Onboarding
About The Event
Hosted by AstroLabs, this webinar is a timely intervention for HR professionals, founders, and international companies looking to enter or expand within the Saudi market. With over 300 legislative changes affecting the labor market since 2018, the regulatory environment is increasingly digital and data-driven. The session aims to demystify the complexities of Saudi employment law, specifically addressing how to navigate mandatory government platforms and maintain a high compliance score to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
What to Expect
The webinar is structured to provide actionable insights into the modern Saudi workforce landscape, covering:
- The Full Employment Journey: A step-by-step breakdown from drafting the initial offer to successful onboarding.
- Key Labor Law Requirements: Essential mandates every employer must meet to avoid being flagged by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).
- Recent 2026 Updates: Insights into the latest platform changes on Qiwa and the rollout of the Unified Employment Contract Initiative.
- Efficiency vs. Compliance: Identifying where companies typically lose time and how to streamline documentation without cutting corners.
- Live Q&A: An open floor to discuss specific challenges with AstroLabs’ on-ground compliance experts.
Key Themes for 2026
Based on recent shifts in the Kingdom’s regulatory framework, the webinar will touch upon several critical themes for the current year:
- Digital Contract Enforcement: Understanding how the new “Unified Employment Contract” makes wage clauses directly enforceable via the Najiz platform.
- Profession Restrictions: Navigating the late-January 2026 updates regarding expatriate job titles and the alignment between Commercial Registrations (CR) and employment contracts.
- Extended Probation & Leave: Managing the updated 180-day maximum probation periods and the newly expanded 12-week maternity leave entitlements.
- Saudization 2.0: Strategies for meeting localization targets in increasingly restricted sectors like marketing, sales, and procurement.
How to Attend
Registration for this session is free and open to business leaders and HR specialists. Participants must register via the official Luma event page to receive the Zoom access credentials.
Register Here: Recruitment Compliance Webinar Registration
About The Organizers
AstroLabs is the premier partner for high-growth companies expanding into Saudi Arabia and the UAE. With a network of over 10,000 decision-makers and a track record of assisting over 850 companies with KSA expansion, AstroLabs provides end-to-end support including company formation, regulatory alignment, and recruitment compliance. Their on-ground expertise ensures that businesses can navigate the “GOSI-to-Qiwa” ecosystem with zero setup or growth gaps.
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