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Counted as Four
A qualifying Saudi employee with a disability is weighted as four employees in the Nitaqat calculation.
Nitaqat & Saudization
Disabled Employee Nitaqat Calculation
In the Nitaqat Saudization program, a Saudi employee with a disability is counted as four employees. The conditions are a registered salary of at least SAR 4,000 per month, a documented disability, and active work — with the benefit capped at 10% of the Saudi workforce. The Mowaama certificate documents the workplace readiness that makes this count hold up.
4× weightingPer qualifying employee
SAR 4,000Min. monthly salary
10% capOf Saudi workforce
MowaamaDocuments readiness
We help establishments use this benefit correctly — real, sustainable hires backed by a workplace that holds up under review.
The 4x Rule
One qualified hire, the impact of four.
The multiplier lets a limited number of qualified hires move your Saudization band faster than standard hiring.
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Faster Band Movement
The weighting accelerates your position within your current band — or the move to a higher band — with fewer hires.
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Real Hires Only
The benefit holds only for genuine, active employment in a prepared environment — not a name on a payroll.
Conditions of the Multiplier
The four conditions that make the count valid.
Per the ministerial rule, the 4x weighting applies when the employee is a Saudi national, registered in social insurance with a salary of at least SAR 4,000 per month, has a documented disability, and is actively working. The benefit is capped at 10% of the establishment's Saudi workforce — beyond that, additional disabled employees count at the standard weight of one.
- ◆ Saudi national, actively working — not a nominal role.
- ◆ Registered salary of SAR 4,000+ per month in social insurance.
- ◆ Documented disability, capped at 10% of the Saudi workforce.
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Saudi national |
| Registered salary | SAR 4,000+ / month in social insurance |
| Disability | Documented with the competent authorities |
| Employment | Active, genuine work |
| Cap | 10% of the Saudi workforce |
The Mowaama Link
Why Mowaama makes the benefit sustainable.
The multiplier holds up only when the workplace is genuinely ready. That readiness is what Mowaama documents.
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Documented Readiness
Mowaama proves the environment is prepared for the employee, so the count survives review rather than being challenged.
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Sustainable, Not Temporary
A prepared environment supports a lasting hire and a lasting benefit — not a short-term number that reverses later.
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One Connected Plan
We align the hire, the salary registration, the disability documentation, and the Mowaama file into one plan.
Related Resources
Complete the Saudization plan.
The Mowaama overview, cost, and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the calculation.
Direct answers on the weighting, conditions, salary, and cap.
How is a disabled employee counted in Nitaqat?
A Saudi employee with a disability is counted as four employees in the Nitaqat Saudization calculation. This lets a limited number of qualified hires raise an establishment's Saudization band faster.
What are the conditions for the 4x weighting?
The conditions per the ministerial rule are: the employee is a Saudi national, registered in social insurance with a salary of at least SAR 4,000 per month, has a documented disability, and is actively working. The benefit is capped at 10% of the establishment's Saudi workforce.
What is the minimum salary for the multiplier?
The employee's registered salary in social insurance must be at least SAR 4,000 per month for the 4x weighting to apply.
Is there a cap on how many can be counted?
Yes. The 4x benefit applies up to 10% of the establishment's total Saudi workforce. Beyond that, additional disabled employees are counted at the standard weight of one.
How does the Mowaama certificate relate to this?
The Mowaama certificate documents that the workplace is genuinely prepared for people with disabilities, which is what makes the multiplied count hold up under review. A real, accessible environment supports a sustainable benefit, not a temporary one.
Saudization Assessment
Use the 4x benefit correctly — and make it last.
A focused session to plan qualifying hires, meet the conditions, and document the Mowaama readiness that protects the count.