Saudi Vision 2030
Saudi Vision 2030 Hiring Guide: Navigating Qiwa, MHRSD, and Gigaproject Mobilization
Apaha Research DeskGulf Intelligence Unit
Everything civil, MEP, and planning engineers must understand about Saudi Arabia's labor portal, work visa quotas, authenticated degrees, and gigaproject deployment in NEOM and Red Sea.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently witnessing the greatest concentration of civil engineering and infrastructure capital expenditure in modern human history. With gigaprojects such as NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, and Riyadh Metro Line expansions operating simultaneously, the demand for verified technical talent is unprecedented.
However, entering the Saudi market requires strict adherence to digital sovereign platforms. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) now mandates that all foreign engineering employment offers and contracts be registered through the centralized Qiwa platform.
Furthermore, all engineering professionals must attain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) accreditation before residency permits (Iqama) can be issued. This requires primary source verification of academic degrees, mark sheets, and clean professional background checks.
From insight to action
Executive takeaways
for engineers.
- 01Ensure your engineering degree is attested by the Saudi Cultural Attaché and MOFA prior to travel.
- 02Register an active profile on the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) portal to expedite Iqama processing.
- 03Saudi contractors heavily prioritize candidates with proven Primavera P6 and Navisworks competencies.
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