Saudi opens Ajeer platform for temporary tourism hiring

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that hospitality and tourism businesses can now hire temporary workers through the Ajeer platform to meet rising demand during peak travel periods, particularly Ramadan and Hajj.

 

Operated under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Ajeer facilitates lawful temporary staffing in key tourism areas, especially the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah.

 

The move coincides with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah beginning to issue Hajj visas four months ahead of the pilgrimage season, an earlier start than in previous years as the Kingdom prepares to welcome more than one million pilgrims to Makkah.

 

The ministry emphasised that all temporary and seasonal workers must be registered exclusively through Ajeer to ensure proper contract documentation and regulatory compliance. The platform provides integrated, flexible solutions that connect tourism establishments with locally available talent under verified short-term contracts.

 

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Through Ajeer, hospitality facilities and other tourism-related businesses can advertise temporary vacancies, issue legal work permits, and manage staffing needs during high-demand periods via the Tourism Seasons service. Job seekers may also register to explore available temporary roles and apply electronically.

 

The ministry reiterated that contracting workers outside the Ajeer system is prohibited, warning establishments and job seekers against accepting or offering informal employment. The directive supports fair labour practices and protects the rights of all parties involved.

 

The directive aligns with recently implemented tourism workforce regulations that strengthen Saudisation and tighten controls on outsourcing, including requirements to register workers on official government platforms and use only approved staffing providers. Under the updated framework, licensed tourism businesses are required to recruit local talent and work only with staffing providers approved by the Ministry of Tourism or the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

 

Saudi Arabia welcomed more than 122 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, a 5% year-on-year increase. Spending rose 6% to SAR 300 billion (US$80 billion), while tourism’s contribution to GDP strengthened from 3.5% to 5%, keeping the kingdom on course to achieve its Vision 2030 target of 150 million visitors.

 

For more information, visit mt.gov.sa