Riyadh, Feb. 4 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has implemented significant changes to its labour law, effective this month.

The initiative aims to strengthen employee rights and improve working conditions across various sectors. It is part of a broader reform strategy launched in 2020 to enhance employment flexibility and streamline visa regulations, according to Arabic daily Okaz.

Key changes in the labour law:

Maternity leave: Female employees are now entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, an increase from the previous 10 weeks.

Bereavement and marriage leave: Employees will receive five days of paid leave following the death of a spouse and an additional five days for m...