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Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) · Press Release

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Extends the Deadline for Rectifying Work Permit Statuses Until the End of the Current Year

وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية تمدد مهلة تصحيح أوضاع رخص العمل حتى نهاية العام الحالي

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced an extension, until 31 December 2026, of the deadline for expatriate workers whose work permits have been expired for more than 12 months, and workers who have not been issued a work permit for more than 6 months from joining an establishment, to rectify their status. The Ministry called on establishment owners and workers to renew or issue work permits before the deadline, stating that failure to rectify status within the specified period will result in regulatory measures being applied.

PublishedJune 30, 2026
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