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Arab News, Thu, Apr 10, 2025 | Shawwal 12, 1446
Saudi Arabia’s HR ministry’s virtual labor services reduce office visits by 93% in 23 months
Saudi Arabia:
The virtual branch launched by the Ministry
of Human Resources and Social Development has reduced visits to labor offices by
93 percent over 23 months, with monthly users dropping from 60,000 to 3,000.
It has enabled a shift in service delivery,
allowing individuals and establishments to complete transactions electronically
without visiting traditional branches, the Saudi Press Agency reported on
Wednesday.
The initiative has improved government efficiency,
provided easier access to services, and sped up transaction processing, the SPA
added.
This reduction highlights the ministry’s success
in developing digital solutions that meet beneficiaries’ needs with flexibility
and efficiency, streamlining procedures and saving time.
Through the Qiwa platform, the virtual branch
offers a range of digital services, such as issuing professional and temporary
visas, renewing work permits, transferring labor services, and inquiring about
employment contracts.
It also allows users to submit labor complaints
online and book advisory appointments with ministry representatives, ensuring
clarity and efficiency in procedures, the SPA reported.