Thursday, July 31, 2025 – PoriPurno.com News Desk
The Qiwa platform, managed by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), has introduced significant updates to its employment contract management and worker absence reporting system—aimed at improving labor governance and supporting expatriate workers in line with Vision 2030.
✅ New Guidelines for Reporting Absence from Work
As part of the latest update, employers can now report a worker as “absent from work” only under specific conditions:
- Valid Iqama Requirement: The employee’s residency permit (Iqama) must have at least 60 days of validity remaining.
- No Active Contract: The employee should not be engaged under an active employment contract at the time of the report.
Once an employee is flagged as “disconnected from work,” a 60-day grace period is provided to:
- Transfer to another employer.
- Exit the Kingdom.
- Sign a new employment contract with the current employer.
Failure to act within this period will result in the worker being formally listed as “absent from work,” and their profile will be removed from the company’s Qiwa records.
📄 Contract Termination and Notification Protocol
Qiwa now automatically updates the status of employment contracts upon completion of their notice period—whether ended by the employer or the employee. If no new contract is initiated, the system marks the agreement as “terminated” and notifies both the HRSD and the Ministry of Interior to ensure full transparency and regulatory compliance.
📝 Free Employment Certificates for Workers
Expatriates and other employees can now access free official documentation via the Qiwa Individuals account, including:
- Salary Definition Certificate (for current employment)
- Service Certificate (for previous employment)
These certificates are accessible online and serve as verified documents to strengthen professional portfolios and CVs.
Steps to Access Employment Certificates:
- Log in to your Qiwa Individuals account.
- Go to the “Employment Certificates” section under Services.
- Choose the required document type.
🌐 What Is the Qiwa Platform?
Qiwa is a digital labor management platform developed under the HRSD as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms. It simplifies employment procedures for both employers and employees and ensures streamlined digital governance.
Key Features of Qiwa:
- Work visa issuance and management
- Employee contract handling
- Job transfers between companies
- Labor law compliance and oversight
Employers and workers benefit from real-time access to digital records, contract updates, and streamlined employment services.
👤 How to Register on the Qiwa Platform
To register:
- Visit the official Qiwa website.
- Enter your Iqama number or Saudi National ID and birth date.
- Verify via Absher mobile authentication.
- Add your email, phone number, and create a password.
- Confirm registration via SMS.
🔐 Qiwa Login and Account Management
You can log in using:
- Standard Login: Iqama/email + password + OTP
- Nafath Login: Authenticate via Nafath app
Account Recovery & Management:
- Reset your password via the “Forgot Password” option.
- Update your email, phone, or password through your profile after identity verification.
- If your account gets locked after four failed login attempts, use the “Unlock Account” option and follow the verification steps via email or Absher.
🌟 Platform Benefits for Employers and Expatriates
- Enhances compliance with Saudi labor regulations.
- Simplifies HR processes and contract tracking.
- Empowers expatriates to monitor job status and access official documents.
- Facilitates digital transformation in workforce management.
- Eases mobility for international workers across companies in Saudi Arabia.
The Qiwa platform remains a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing labor market reform, providing a transparent and efficient system for managing expatriate employment in the Kingdom.
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