Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Nitaqat reform is not merely a recommendation to hire more Saudi nationals. It is an operational compliance risk connected to Qiwa electronic contracts, GOSI registration, profession-specific Saudization quotas, instant work visa caps, and Saudi employee wage thresholds. Korean companies operating in or preparing to enter Saudi Arabia should first review their current Nitaqat classification and workforce and visa structure.
8/19/2026
When sending documents to the Middle East, it is risky to assume that one apostille will be accepted everywhere. Some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, can use the apostille system, while non-member countries such as the UAE require consular legalization and embassy attestation procedures to be reviewed. As document authentication needs for contracts, powers of attorney, and corporate documents increase after the Korea-UAE CEPA, companies should first confirm the destination country and receiving authority.
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8/19/2026
