A non-Saudi's contract must be written and fixed-term — what does Article 37 say?
Last re-checked 31 July 2026.
A non-Saudi's contract must be written and fixed-term, and never converts to indefinite regardless of duration or renewal, even by agreement. Where no term is stated it is taken as one year from actual commencement
Saudi Labor Law, Article 37
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