Article 12 of the Saudi Job Search Allowance Regulation
المادة 12 من تنظيم إعانة البحث عن عمل
This article provides that the Regulation replaces the former job search allowance regulation and the regulation on the financial allowance for difficulty obtaining work, and takes effect 90 days after publication.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يحل التنظيم محل تنظيم إعانة البحث عن عمل الصادر بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (353) وتاريخ 25 / 12 / 1432هـ، وتنظيم المخصص المالي لصعوبة الحصول على عمل الصادر بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم (44) وتاريخ 29 / 1 / 1435هـ، ويلغي كل ما يتعارض معه من أحكام، ويعمل بالتنظيم بعد (تسعين) يومًا من تاريخ نشره في الجريدة الرسمية.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 12 explained in plain English
This article contains three transitional and final provisions:
- Replacing the two previous regulations: this Regulation replaces:
- The job search allowance regulation issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (353) dated 25/12/1432 AH.
- The regulation on the financial allowance for difficulty obtaining work issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (44) dated 29/1/1435 AH.
- Repealing what conflicts with it: the Regulation repeals any provisions that conflict with it.
- Taking effect: the Regulation takes effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The practical meaning is that the allowance today is governed by the provisions of this Regulation alone, and the two previous regulations are not consulted for the eligibility conditions or amounts.
This article is linked to Article 13, which requires the Fund's board of directors to issue the implementing rules in agreement with the National Development Fund within 90 days of the date the Regulation is published, which is the same period after which the Regulation takes effect. Anyone with a situation that arose under the two previous regulations and who needs to know which regime applies to it should consult a lawyer who specializes in administrative cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 12 of the Saudi Job Search Allowance Regulation
Is the previous job search allowance regulation still in force?
No. This Regulation replaces the job search allowance regulation issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (353) dated 25/12/1432 AH.
What happened to the financial allowance for difficulty obtaining work?
The Regulation replaced its regulation, issued by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (44) dated 29/1/1435 AH.
When does the Regulation take effect?
90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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- Article 10
This article sets the Human Resources Development Fund's tasks in implementing the Regulation, such as creating the platform, studying applications, following up beneficiaries, paying the allowance, training and deciding grievances.
دون إخلال باختصاصات صندوق التنمية الوطني، يتولى الصندوق الآتي: 1- إعداد القرارات التنفيذية اللازمة لتنفيذ أحكام التنظيم؛ ليعتمدها المجلس. 2- التنسيق مع الجهات ا
- Article 11
This article allows an applicant, qualified person or beneficiary whose grievance was refused to challenge the refusal decision before the competent administrative court.
لمقدم الطلب أو المؤهل أو المستفيد الذي رُفض تظلمه للحصول على الإعانة؛ التظلم من قرار الرفض أمام المحكمة الإدارية المختصة.
- Article 13
This article requires the Human Resources Development Fund's board of directors to issue the implementing rules, in agreement with the National Development Fund, within 90 days of the Regulation's publication.
يُصدر المجلس اللائحة بالاتفاق مع صندوق التنمية الوطني خلال (تسعين) يومًا من تاريخ نشر التنظيم.
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.