HRDF supports employment of 151,000 citizens in industry, mining sector

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) contributes to raising the employment rate in industry and mining sector to 80%

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) announced its contribution to employing 151,000 Saudi men and women in the industry and mining sector from 2020 until the first half of 2025.

In a statement, the fund said it continues to enhance the competitiveness of national talent through 24 specialized, employment-linked training agreements signed during the period, with a total value exceeding SAR 1 billion. The fund aimed to train over 9,400 citizens, which resulted in an increase in the employment sustainability rate for HRDF-supported beneficiaries in the sector to 80%.

HRDF’s efforts to empower the industry and mining sector included supporting 15 professional certificates in specialized fields within the sector. Additionally, the fund increased the wage-support percentage for establishments operating in the sector under the Employment Support Program, covering 50% of the employee’s salary with a maximum of SAR 3,000. More than 5,100 citizens have benefited from on-the-job training programs in the industrial sector.

In 2024, the industrial sector witnessed significant growth, with 1,346 new industrial licenses issued, representing investments exceeding SAR 50 billion, and 1,075 factories commencing production with investments surpassing 48 billion SAR. The sector also created 44,000 new jobs during the year.