Riyadh, Feb. 27 -- Saudi Arabia has amended its schedule of labour violations and penalties, introducing stricter fines, including a Saudi Riyals (SR) 10,000 penalty for employers who hire non-Saudi workers without a valid work permit, according to Arabic daily Okaz.

The changes were formalised through a ministerial decision issued by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) Eng Ahmed Al-Rajhi as part of efforts to enhance labour market stability, protect workers' rights and support sustainable economic growth.

The revised schedule outlines several key penalties:

SR 10,000 fine for employing a non-Saudi worker without a valid work permit.

Up to SR 2,000 fine for establishments with 50 or more workers that employ chi...