Recruitment & Manpower Supply in Riyadh

End-to-end timeline is typically 6–10 weeks. Breakdown: candidate selection 1–2 weeks · GAMCA medical 2–3 days at approved Pakistan centres · MOFA attestation 1–2 weeks in Islamabad · Saudi Embassy visa stamping in Islamabad 5–10 working days · Protectorate of Emigrants clearance 2–3 days · travel arrangement and deployment 3–5 days. PPA manages every Pakistan-side step, freeing your Riyadh team to focus on onboarding.

Employer-side costs cover several components: PPA service fee (negotiated by trade level and volume); GAMCA medical examination per worker; MOFA and Saudi Embassy attestation fees; travel ticket from Pakistan to Riyadh; and Saudi-side iqama (residence permit) processing. The combined Pakistan-side cost is typically a small fraction of one year’s salary per worker. Contact PPA for a detailed rate card calibrated to your specific Riyadh trade requirements and headcount.

Yes. Pakistan-Saudi labour mobility is active and expanding. Saudi economic activity continues to drive demand for Pakistani workforce, particularly in construction, oil & gas, healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management. Saudi work visas remain employer-sponsored — the Riyadh employer issues a demand letter and obtains block visa quota from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources, then PPA processes the Pakistan side. PPA has held continuous OEP licensing and processed Saudi work visas for Pakistani workers since 1975.

PPA holds OEP License #0332/LHR — Overseas Employment Promoter licence — issued by Pakistan’s Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE). This is the legal authorisation required to recruit Pakistani citizens for overseas employment, including Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC. PPA has held continuous OEP registration since 1975 — over 50 years of unbroken regulatory standing — making it among the longest-tenured licensed Pakistani recruitment agencies serving Saudi employers.

Construction leads — welders (6G, SMAW, GTAW), pipefitters, steel fixers, scaffolders, electricians, masons, heavy equipment operators. Oil & gas — NDT technicians, instrument technicians, HSE officers, process operators (for Aramco contractor networks). Healthcare — nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists. Hospitality — chefs, kitchen staff, housekeeping supervisors. Facilities management — HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers. Logistics — heavy and light vehicle drivers. PPA can supply skilled, semi-skilled, and supervisory candidates across all these categories.

Yes — GAMCA medical examination is mandatory for all Pakistani workers deploying to Saudi Arabia (and across the GCC). Examinations are conducted at Wafid-approved centres in Pakistan; results are uploaded to the Wafid portal and validity is 2 months from examination date. Standard tests include blood work, chest X-ray, infectious disease screening, and physical examination. The GAMCA medical must be completed and uploaded before Saudi visa stamping can proceed. PPA coordinates GAMCA scheduling for all placed candidates.

Salary depends on trade level, employer contract, and accommodation/allowance package. Indicative monthly ranges in Saudi Riyals (SAR) — basic salary plus standard allowances: unskilled labour SAR 1,200–1,800; skilled trades (welders, electricians, drivers) SAR 2,000–3,500; supervisors SAR 4,000–6,000; healthcare staff SAR 4,500–8,000; engineers and managers SAR 7,000–15,000+. Most employer contracts also include shared accommodation, transport, and medical insurance. Contact PPA for a trade-specific rate card aligned with current Riyadh market rates.