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Saudi Labor Law

Nitaqat Bands

Nitaqat Bands

The classification tiers (Platinum Green Yellow Red) that determine a company's Saudization compliance level and visa rights.

The Nitaqat band system classifies Saudi private sector companies into four compliance tiers based on their Saudization ratio: Platinum (highest compliance), Green (compliant), Yellow (below threshold) and Red (non-compliant). Platinum and Green band companies receive full visa issuance rights, access to government services and favorable treatment in government procurement. Yellow band companies face restricted visa issuance. Red band companies face full visa issuance freeze, potential license review and heavy compliance scrutiny. Band classifications are recalculated regularly based on Qiwa workforce data. Inclusive Solutions provides Nitaqat band analysis and upgrade strategies.