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flag Saudi Arabia is cutting foreign worker salary premiums due to economic pressures and increased local hiring.

flag Saudi Arabia is reducing generous salary premiums once used to attract foreign workers, with recruiters reporting a shift toward market-based pay and performance incentives. flag This change reflects economic adjustments under Vision 2030, including slower project progress, lower oil revenues, and rising fiscal pressures. flag The Public Investment Fund is now prioritizing AI, logistics, and mining over large infrastructure projects, leading to more cautious hiring. flag Increased Saudi national employment in the private sector—up 31% since 2016—has intensified competition for roles. flag While the country remains a destination for international talent, especially in tech, recruitment is harder due to competition from the UAE and tighter compensation policies.

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