Non-compete must be in writing and define duration — what does Article 83 say?
Last re-checked 31 July 2026.
Non-compete must be in writing and define duration, geographic area and type of activity. Two years from the end of the relationship is a maximum, not a norm — a longer period is not made valid by agreement
Saudi Labor Law, Article 83
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