Jeddah: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced the results of its oversight activities on recruitment offices and companies in the first quarter of 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate the sector, raise compliance levels, and protect the rights of all parties.

According to Saudi Press Agency, HRSD revealed a number of violations requiring regulatory action against 14 recruitment offices. Three offices were immediately suspended, while the licenses of 11 others were revoked for failing to rectify the violations within the specified timeframe.

The violations included breaches of recruitment activity and labor service rules, delays in returning funds owed to beneficiaries, and failure to process beneficiary complaints.

The ministry affirmed its continued periodic monitoring of recruitment offices and companies and the imposition of regulatory penalties on those failing to comply with regulations and instructions. Violations may be reported through the unified call center at 920002866 or via the 'Musaned' application available on smart devices.