Saudi Arabia to Regularize Residency of Yemeni Nationals

6 Oct 2026 · Riyadh

StatusReported by the outlet; not confirmed elsewhere.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced plans to regularize the residency status of Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom. This initiative follows directives from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and responds to a request from Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council. The regularization process will be coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority. The Ministry of Interior emphasized that possessing a valid Yemeni passport is a crucial requirement for legal status regularization. Details on the start date and applicable regulations will be shared through the official channels of the General Directorate of Passports and other relevant authorities.

Why this mattersThis initiative could influence labor market dynamics in Saudi Arabia, potentially affecting the availability and regulation of workforce resources. For developers and architects in Madinah, this may impact the supply of labor for construction and development projects, as Yemeni nationals could become a more stable and regular part of the workforce. Understanding these changes will be important for planning and executing future projects.

Source: Saudi Gazette

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