[1] The deputy minister for civil services at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is currently Mahir bin Abdulrahman Al-Gassim.

Finally, a long-term goal, which is to achieve a competitive advantage for the economy, depending on the national manpower, for a period of twenty years.

In March 2021, the actual activation of abolishing the sponsorship system began within the initiative to improve the contractual relationship and develop the work environment as it allows expatriate workers enjoy job mobility and freedom to enter and exit the Kingdom without the need for an employer’s permission.

The new conditions also include stipulations that will allow migrant workers to transfer to other jobs upon the expiry of their work contract without the need for their former employer's approval.

The kafala system in Saudi Arabia previously tied workers to their employers, or sponsors, who are responsible for the employees’ visa and legal status.