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Saudi Arabia Cuts Salary Premiums for Foreign Workers

11/17/2025

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Saudi Arabia is scaling back salary premiums for foreign talent as it adjusts Vision 2030 spending.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is shifting focus from infrastructure to AI and mining.
Recruiters say foreign workers can no longer expect significant salary increases, with offers restrained.
Saudi Arabia remains attractive for skilled workers due to low unemployment and labor reforms.
Competition with the United Arab Emirates for talent is intensifying.

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Saudi Arabia is scaling back salary premiums for foreign talent as it adjusts Vision 2030 spending.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is shifting focus from infrastructure to AI and mining.
Recruiters say foreign workers can no longer expect significant salary increases, with offers restrained.
Saudi Arabia remains attractive for skilled workers due to low unemployment and labor reforms.
Competition with the United Arab Emirates for talent is intensifying.