Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Time & Attendance Software in Saudi Arabia
Mudad payroll portal ready, GOSI-compliant, Saudization (Nitaqat) tracking, and biometric integration — built for Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, and Aramco contractors operating under Vision 2030.
Mudad Ready
Payroll Portal Integration
GOSI
Compliant
Nitaqat
Saudization Tracking
Arabic/English
Bilingual Interface
Why Saudi Arabia Businesses Choose AITIME
Saudi Arabia is the GCC's largest economy and among the fastest-growing in the world — driven by Vision 2030 megaprojects including NEOM, Red Sea Global, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, and Qiddiya. Saudi Aramco and its network of contractors represent one of the world's largest employer ecosystems, requiring workforce management systems that handle complex rotation schedules, remote site operations, and multi-party contractor billing. AITIME integrates directly with the Mudad payroll portal — Saudi Arabia's mandatory wage protection system operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) — generating payroll exports formatted for Mudad submission from verified attendance data, eliminating manual reconciliation and compliance penalties.
Saudization — the Vision 2030 Nitaqat programme that mandates minimum percentages of Saudi nationals across different business sectors — is one of the most important compliance obligations for Saudi employers. AITIME tracks Saudi national and expatriate employee headcount in real time and maps your company's Nitaqat band (Platinum, High Green, Low Green, Yellow, or Red) based on live attendance and employee data. HR managers in Riyadh corporate offices and Jeddah regional hubs can instantly see whether their Saudization ratio is compliant — before the Ministry audits. GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) contribution calculations are also built into AITIME's payroll export, covering both Saudi national and expatriate employee insurance contribution rates.
Saudi Labour Law grants employees 21 days of paid annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after five years of service — plus Hajj leave for Muslim employees, which AITIME manages automatically. The standard working week under Saudi Labour Law is 48 hours (reduced to 36 hours during Ramadan for Muslim employees), with overtime paid at 150% of the hourly rate. AITIME's shift scheduling engine handles all of this: Aramco contractor 28-day rotation schedules, Riyadh office 5-day work weeks, Jeddah retail weekend shifts, and NEOM construction site 24/7 operations — all from one bilingual Arabic and English cloud dashboard.
Built for Every Saudi Arabia Business
Biometric Check-In
ZKTeco, Hikvision, and Dahua terminals at Riyadh offices, Jeddah facilities, NEOM project sites, and Aramco contractor camps — face recognition and fingerprint punch.
Mudad Payroll Integration
Attendance data exports directly formatted for the Mudad payroll portal — Saudi Arabia's mandatory wage protection system operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
Saudization (Nitaqat) Tracking
Track Saudi national vs. expatriate headcount in real time — AITIME shows your Nitaqat band (Platinum, Green, Yellow, Red) based on live attendance data, helping you stay compliant with Vision 2030 Saudization quotas.
Shift & Roster Management
Build rosters for Aramco contractor rotation schedules, NEOM site operations, Riyadh corporate offices, and Jeddah retail and hospitality teams — any shift pattern, any location.
Saudi Labour Law Leave
Automated leave management under Saudi Labour Law — 21 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), Hajj leave, sick leave, and Saudi public holidays auto-loaded annually.
GPS Geofencing
Location-verified check-in for Aramco contractor field teams, NEOM construction crews, and delivery staff across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam — workers must be on-site to punch in.
Live Attendance Across All Saudi Arabia Sites
Real-time dashboard for Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, and Aramco contractor operations.
How AITIME Works in Saudi Arabia
Connect Biometric Devices
We integrate AITIME with your ZKTeco, Hikvision, or Dahua terminals at your Riyadh office, Jeddah facility, or NEOM project site — setup takes less than a day.
Configure Shifts & Saudi Policies
Set Saudi Labour Law-compliant shift rules, Nitaqat Saudization quotas, GOSI contribution rates, Hajj leave, Ramadan reduced hours, and Saudi public holidays — all without coding.
Export Mudad Payroll & File GOSI
Every pay cycle, generate your Mudad-formatted payroll export and GOSI contribution summary in one click — accurate, on-time, every month across all Saudi entities.
Key Benefits for Saudi Arabia Companies
Mudad payroll portal export auto-generated from verified attendance data
Real-time Nitaqat Saudization band tracking — Platinum, Green, Yellow, Red
GOSI contribution calculations for Saudi national and expat employees built in
Aramco contractor rotation and NEOM site GPS geofencing supported
Saudi Labour Law leave — 21/30-day annual leave, Hajj leave, Ramadan hours auto-applied
Bilingual Arabic and English interface for Saudi national and expat HR teams
People Also Ask
What is Mudad in Saudi Arabia?+
Mudad is Saudi Arabia's mandatory wage protection and payroll portal, operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD). All private sector employers in Saudi Arabia must register on the Mudad platform and submit monthly payroll data confirming that employees have been paid their salaries on time. Mudad is Saudi Arabia's equivalent of the UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS). Non-compliance results in fines, visa processing blocks, and potential licence suspension. AITIME generates payroll exports formatted for Mudad submission automatically from verified attendance data.
How does Saudization affect attendance tracking?+
Saudization (the Nitaqat programme) requires Saudi private sector employers to maintain a minimum percentage of Saudi national employees relative to total headcount — the specific quota varies by industry sector and company size. AITIME tracks each employee's nationality status and calculates your live Saudization ratio in the HR dashboard. If your Nitaqat band drops below Green, AITIME flags it so HR can take corrective action before the Ministry of Human Resources audits. This is critical for companies with large expatriate workforces in construction, hospitality, and retail.
What is the best attendance software for Riyadh companies?+
AITIME is purpose-built for Saudi Arabia — it integrates with ZKTeco and Hikvision biometric terminals across Riyadh offices and regional sites, generates Mudad-formatted payroll exports, tracks Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance in real time, calculates GOSI contributions automatically, and supports Saudi Labour Law leave including Hajj leave and Ramadan reduced hours. The bilingual Arabic and English interface is designed for Riyadh HR teams managing mixed Saudi national and expatriate workforces.
Does Saudi Arabia have WPS like the UAE?+
Saudi Arabia has the Mudad system, which serves a similar function to the UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS). Both require employers to submit monthly payroll data confirming employee salaries have been paid, and both carry penalties for non-compliance including fines and visa processing blocks. The main difference is that Mudad operates through the MHRSD Mudad portal rather than through the banking system like the UAE's WPS SIF file process. AITIME supports both Mudad exports for Saudi Arabia and WPS SIF files for UAE entities.
How does payroll work for Aramco contractors in Saudi Arabia?+
Saudi Aramco contractors and subcontractors must comply with Saudi Labour Law, Mudad payroll reporting, and GOSI social insurance contributions. Many Aramco projects use 28-day rotation schedules — workers on-site for 28 days followed by 28 days off — which require specialist shift scheduling and payroll calculation. AITIME handles Aramco contractor rotation rosters, GPS geofencing at project sites to verify on-site presence, offline attendance capture at remote desert locations, and payroll exports that include rotation allowances, site bonuses, and GOSI contributions.
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