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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has taken strict measures against recruitment agencies. After the inspection conducted in the first quarter of the year 2026, 14 agencies were found guilty of violating the rules. This decision of the government has been taken to protect the rights of migrants and make the recruitment process transparent.

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How many agencies were affected and what action was taken?

The ministry said that during the inspection, major deficiencies were found in 14 recruitment agencies. Of these, 3 agencies were immediately suspended. The licenses of 11 agencies were completely canceled because they did not correct their mistakes within the stipulated time limit.

What rules did recruitment agencies violate?

The investigation found that these agencies were not following the labor service rules. Mainly three major mistakes came to light:

• Breaking the rules of labor service and recruitment activities.
• Delay in returning the money to the beneficiaries.
• Not resolving customer complaints.

Where to report fraud?

MHRSD has clearly stated that it will continue monitoring the recruitment offices. If any person has a complaint with any agency, he can call the government helpline number 920002866. Apart from this, your complaint can also be lodged through “Musaned” application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why were the licenses of recruitment agencies canceled in Saudi Arabia?

The recruitment agencies were violating labor service rules and delaying the return of money to the beneficiaries. Licenses of 11 agencies were canceled for not correcting the mistakes within the stipulated time.

How to file a complaint against a recruitment agency?

The government has issued a call center number 920002866 for complaints. Apart from this, people can also express their views through “Musaned” mobile application.