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The number of freelance employees in Saudi Arabia virtually doubled in the first half of this year, as the economy exhibited more indications of recovery from the pandemic.
According to figures from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the number of Saudis who obtained a freelance employment document has reached 631,518 since the launch of a licensing program in 2019, up by 86%.
The number of Saudis who obtained a freelance employment document has reached 631,518, since the launch of a licensing program in 2019
“People registered in 2021 so far have reached 292,315, while 282,766 citizens were registered in 2020,” the ministry said.