Saudi Human Resources Development Fund

The Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf)[1] is a Saudi governmental authority that was established by a royal decree in July 2000.[2] It falls under the Saudi Ministry of Labor and Social Development.[3] HRDF is mainly concerned with providing financial support to organizations that train and qualify Saudis in the private sector.[4] Thus, in order to motivate the private sector in Saudi Arabia to hire Saudi citizens, HRDF pays 30% of the salaries paid to Saudis working in the private sector in the first year of employment.[5] Moreover, Hadaf supports Saudi entrepreneurs.[6]

Human Resources Development Fund
Agency overview
Formed2011
JurisdictionSaudi Arabia
Websitehttps://www.hrdf.org.sa/

Online Portal

HRDF has launched an online portal to facilitate entrepreneurs. The portal provides an interactive support to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the phases of project establishment. This includes giving them ideas, financial solutions and information to help them making decisions.[7]

Saudi Women Empowerment Program

The program aims at encouraging Saudi women to enter the workforce in Saudi Arabia. HRDF has launched two programs namely, ‘Qurrat’ and ‘Wusool’. "Qurrat" is responsible for providing the working mothers a hospitality service for their children, "Wusool" provides Saudi female workers with the necessary transportation fees.[3] However, "Wusool" program has received criticism by many working ladies as it does not pay such fees for female employees until they complete working for three years in the same private company.[8]

E-summer Camp

In 2019, HADAF launched an online training course program in collaboration with a number of parties. The main aim of the program is to qualify university students, fresh graduates and entrepreneurs and prepare them for the job market.[1]

See also

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References
  1. "Saudi Human Resources Development Fund launches e-summer camp to train young jobseekers". Arab News. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  2. "Human Resources Development Fund". Eyeofriyadh.com. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. "5 support programs launched for Saudis". Saudigazette. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  4. "Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) – Company Details on ZAWYA KSA Edition". Zawya. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  5. "HRDF Provides 30% of Salaries of Saudis Working in Private Sector". Asharq AL-awsat. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  6. "Human Resources Development Fund". Arab News. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  7. "HRDF provides e-solutions to support Saudi entrepreneurs". Arab News. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  8. "HRDF sets 3-year limit for women transport service". Saudigazette. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
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