Launch of Jadarat: Eng. Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi inaugurated the Jadarat platform, a unified national employment system designed to centralize job seekers' data, streamline employment processes, and enhance job access, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.
Achievements and Impact: The platform aims to improve labor market efficiency, contributing to a reduction in the unemployment rate to 7.6% and an increase in Saudi workers in the private sector to approximately 2.3 million. HRDF has invested over SAR 3.79 billion in employment and training programs this year.
Platform Performance: During its trial phase, Jadarat facilitated the employment of over 114,000 job seekers and engaged more than 48,000 entities. The launch event was attended by key figures and labor market stakeholders, highlighting its significance and collaborative effort.
Riyadh, August 19, 2024 — Eng. Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), officially launched the unified national employment platform, Jadarat, today. This new digital platform is designed to support the ministry’s mission to empower Saudi talent and enhance its competitiveness in the labor market.
Platform Overview: Jadarat was established following a Cabinet decision to create a centralized platform for managing job seekers' data across both public and private sectors. Managed by HRDF, Jadarat aims to improve data quality, streamline employment processes, and facilitate job access. This initiative is in line with the broader goals of digital transformation and Saudi Vision 2030, reflecting a commitment to modernizing and enhancing the efficiency of the employment sector.
Achievements and Impact: Minister Al-Rajhi emphasized the Saudi leadership’s continuous support in developing human capital. He highlighted the platform’s role in the notable progress within the Saudi labor market, including a reduction in the unemployment rate to 7.6% and an increase in Saudi workers in the private sector to approximately 2.3 million. Al-Rajhi also praised HRDF for its substantial contributions, noting that the fund spent over SAR 3.79 billion in the first half of the year on various employment, training, and qualification programs, benefiting more than 100,000 establishments. Additionally, over 153,000 young Saudis were employed in the private sector during the same period, reflecting HRDF’s effective support in fostering a stable work environment.
Platform Performance and Future Goals: HRDF Director General Turki Al-Jawini reiterated Jadarat’s objectives to unify and document job seekers' data, simplify the job search process, and explore job opportunities. During its trial phase, the platform successfully facilitated the employment of over 114,000 job seekers and engaged more than 48,000 government and private entities. The launch ceremony was attended by key figures, including Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, Al-Jawini, and various specialists and labor market stakeholders, underscoring the platform’s significance and the collaborative effort behind its implementation.
The launch of Jadarat marks a significant step in advancing Saudi Arabia’s labor market infrastructure, aligning with the nation’s strategic goals of economic diversification and human resource development.
