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Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Implements Phase Two of Electronic Contract Documentation for Localization Initiative

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will begin implementing the second phase of the decision to adopt the electronic contract documentation service for the Localization Initiative in public sector operations and maintenance contracts. This service is part of the electronic services provided by the ministry through the "Qiwa" platform, and this phase will apply the decision to large enterprises.

Expansion in Phase Three

The third phase of the decision will expand the service to include all other sizes of enterprises, starting from December 1, 2024. The decision aims to monitor the localization of operations and maintenance contracts in public sector entities, ensuring that enterprises comply with the targeted localization rates in those contracts. It also supports the ministry's efforts to increase the participation of Saudi men and women in the labor market.

Details of the Decision

The decision will apply to enterprises contracting with government entities and companies in which the state owns at least 51%. It covers operations and maintenance contracts, city cleaning, road operations and maintenance, catering, and IT operations and maintenance contracts. The decision requires enterprises with operations and maintenance contracts with public entities to upload their contract data to the "Qiwa" platform through the localization contract documentation service.

Launch of the Electronic Service

In July of last year, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, issued a ministerial decision to adopt the electronic contract documentation service for the Localization Initiative in public sector operations and maintenance contracts. This decision is part of the electronic services provided by the ministry through the "Qiwa" platform and reflects the ministry's commitment to adopting the latest technologies to enhance the efficiency of its operations and services.

Objectives of the Service

Through this initiative, the ministry aims to achieve several objectives, including:

Monitoring the Localization of Operations and Maintenance Contracts: Ensuring that enterprises comply with the targeted localization rates in contracts.

Increasing the Participation of Saudis in the Labor Market: Supporting the ministry's efforts to increase the participation of the national workforce in various sectors.

Improving Transparency and Efficiency: Adopting electronic solutions to enhance transparency and efficiency in employment and contracting processes.

Conclusion

The contract documentation service for the Localization Initiative in operations and maintenance contracts is an important step towards achieving the ministry's strategic goals of job localization and increasing citizens' participation in the labor market. By adopting electronic solutions, the ministry aims to improve transparency and efficiency and ensure the highest levels of compliance with the targeted localization rates.