Hiring Guides and Calculators for UAE and Saudi Employers
Staffenza resources · Updated November 2026
Practical guides and calculators for HR managers and IT directors hiring in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. They cover staff augmentation, IT outsourcing, Employer of Record and IT recruitment. They also explain UAE gratuity, the Saudi end-of-service award, Emiratisation and Saudization.
Employer Calculators
Hiring cost calculator
Compare remote staff augmentation, direct hire and EOR costs.
UAE gratuity calculator
End-of-service gratuity under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
Saudi end of service calculator
The end-of-service award under Articles 84 and 85 of the Labour Law.
UAE overtime calculator
Overtime pay at the 25% and 50% rates under Article 19.
UAE leave salary calculator
Annual leave earned, leave pay and the value of unused leave under Article 29.
Emiratisation calculator
Your 2026 Emiratisation target, shortfall and possible MOHRE contribution.
Nitaqat calculator
Your Saudization rate under Nitaqat counting rules and the 25% ICT quota.
IT Staff Augmentation and Remote Teams
IT Outsourcing
Employer of Record
IT Recruitment
Gulf Employment Rules
About These Guides
Who are these guides for?
They are written for HR managers, IT directors and founders who hire tech staff in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Are the guides legal advice?
No. They are general information based on public sources. Confirm your obligations with MOHRE, MHRSD or a qualified adviser.
How often are the guides updated?
Each guide shows the month it was last updated. We review them when rules or fees change.