In a statement published on November 2, 2026, the ministry confirmed that covered establishments must complete the required disclosure by January 31, 2027, as part of its continuing efforts to improve workforce skills and strengthen training quality across the private sector.

The requirement applies to establishments employing 50 or more workers, regardless of whether they have implemented training programmes during the relevant reporting period.

According to the ministry, companies that have conducted training activities must disclose information about the trainees, the programmes delivered, the number of training hours and the associated costs.

Establishments that have not provided any training must also complete the disclosure process by formally reporting that no training activities were implemented.

The ministry emphasized that reporting the absence of training does not automatically exempt establishments from other training requirements imposed under applicable regulations and ministerial decisions.

Importantly, the November announcement represents a reminder about an existing annual disclosure obligation rather than the introduction of an entirely new reporting system.

Saudi authorities originally established the training data disclosure framework to improve transparency, strengthen the quality of workforce development and provide reliable information about training activities across private companies.

The ministry explained that the collected information contributes to a unified national database reflecting the actual state of training and professional development within the private sector.

These records help policymakers identify workforce development needs, assess training participation and introduce initiatives aligned with the changing requirements of the Saudi labour market.

Official figures show that more than 53% of private sector establishments subject to the reporting framework disclosed their training information in 2025, compared with more than 38% in 2024.

The increase reflects stronger participation in the reporting process and provides authorities with more comprehensive information for evaluating the effectiveness of national training policies.

The ministry also highlighted the relationship between training information and several workforce development initiatives introduced in recent years.

One such initiative involves cooperative training opportunities for students, with more than 120,000 students benefiting from the programme by the end of 2025.

Another initiative concerns practical training opportunities for Saudi graduates and jobseekers, including a requirement for covered establishments to train eligible participants equivalent to at least 2% of their workforce, subject to applicable rules.

The obligation to disclose training data should be distinguished from the separate requirement to provide particular training opportunities, as the reporting process focuses on documenting activities and relevant information.

Companies can complete the required procedures through their establishment accounts on Qiwa, the official digital platform used for various employment-related services in Saudi Arabia.

Human resources departments and business owners are encouraged to review their workforce numbers, confirm whether their establishments fall within the reporting threshold and prepare the information required for submission.

Organisations that have not conducted training should pay particular attention to the requirement to report non-implementation rather than leaving the relevant information incomplete.

The ministry explained that accurate disclosure supports the development of more effective training policies and encourages investment in professional skills and workforce productivity.

The broader initiative also supports Saudi Vision 2030 objectives related to human capital development, labour market efficiency and the competitiveness of the private sector.

Employers should consult the official Qiwa platform and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the applicable procedures and reporting requirements before the January 31, 2027 deadline.

Source: Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development – Saudi Press Agency (SPA) – Sabq Newspaper.