HRDF supports employment of 143,000 citizens in Q1 2025

21/05/2025 Argaam
Logo ofThe Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)

Logo of The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)


The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) contributed to supporting the private-sector employment of 143,000 citizens during the first quarter of 2025, through its programs and initiatives, marking a rise of 93% year-on-year (YoY).

 

A total of 1.18 million citizens benefited from its empowerment, guidance and training services during the three-month period, an increase of 4% YoY.

 

HRDF highlighted that more than 98,000 establishments benefited from its programs during the same period, up by nearly 37% YoY, of which 93% are small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

 

The total amount spent on support programs reached SAR 1.83 billion during Q1 2025, the fund said.

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