Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the launch of the fourth phase of its electronic salary transfer service for domestic workers through approved official platforms, effective from Wednesday, Oct. 1.

This initiative marks a significant step toward safeguarding the salary-related rights of domestic workers and enhancing transparency in the contractual relationship between employers and employees.

The ministry emphasized that this phase targets employers with two or more domestic workers, building on the previous phases implemented gradually. The second phase, launched in January 2025, covered employers with four or more domestic workers, while the third phase, initiated in July 2025, focused on those with three or more domestic help. The service is expected to be fully rolled out to all domestic workers by January 1, 2026.

The electronic salary transfer service through the Musaned platform is a crucial step in ensuring reliable wage payments by utilizing approved official channels, such as digital wallets and participating banks.

Key advantages of the service include documenting regular salary payments to workers, facilitating regulatory procedures upon contract termination or the worker’s travel, and enabling salary transfers to workers’ families in their home countries through official, secure channels.