Saudi Arabia reveals new employee behaviour and dress code
Here’s what you need to know
Saudi Arabia has just announced a new code of conduct for employees in the country, involving the behaviour, dress code, and responsibilities of people in the workplace. Here’s what we know about the new employee behaviour and dress code in Saudi Arabia.
These new employee behaviour and dress code in Saudi Arabia applies to all employees and workers in the public sector, private sector, and non-profit organisations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These regulations shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force thirty days after publication.
These regulations aim to organise standards of appearance and conduct in the workplace, clarify responsibilities and duties, strengthen institutional culture, and promote professional behaviour and appearance among employees and work
Conduct
- Employees and workers must avoid any behaviour that conflicts with Islamic teachings, societal values, traditions, and the prevailing culture in Saudi Arabia.
- During the performance of their duties, employees and workers shall demonstrate integrity, transparency, responsibility, courtesy, impartiality, and respect for the privacy of others.
- During work, public events, or media appearances, employees and workers must avoid behaviour that insults religions, incites tribalism, or promotes political or ideological positions that could harm the reputation or standing of Saudi Arabia
Dress code for men
- Saudi male employees and workers must wear the official national dress (thobe with ghutra or shemagh).
- Non-Saudi employees must wear formal business attire.
Dress code for women
- Female employees and workers must wear modest clothing that covers the body and is neither tight nor transparent.
Violations
- Public entities, private establishments, and non-profit organisations must hold personnel accountable and impose disciplinary measures in accordance with their applicable employment regulations if these rules are violated.
- The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development may impose penalties on private sector establishments and non-profit organisations that fail to enforce these regulations, in accordance with labour laws and implementing regulations.
You can read the full document here: istitlaa.ncc.gov.sa
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