Logo ofThe Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) contributed to supporting the private-sector employment of 143,000 citizens during the first quarter of 2025, through its programs and initiatives, marking a rise of 93% year-on-year (YoY). 
A total of 1.18 million citizens benefited from its empowerment, guidance and training services during the three-month period, a growth of 4% compared to Q1 2024.
The fund highlighted that more than 98,000 establishments benefited from its programs during the same period, up by nearly 37% YoY, out of which 93% are SMEs. It also pointed out that the amounts spent on support programs totaled SAR 1.83 billion during Q1 2025.
Logo ofThe Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF)
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) contributed to supporting the private-sector employment of 143,000 citizens during the first quarter of 2025, through its programs and initiatives, marking a rise of 93% year-on-year (YoY).
A total of 1.18 million citizens benefited from its empowerment, guidance and training services during the three-month period, a growth of 4% compared to Q1 2024.
The fund highlighted that more than 98,000 establishments benefited from its programs during the same period, up by nearly 37% YoY, out of which 93% are SMEs. It also pointed out that the amounts spent on support programs totaled SAR 1.83 billion during Q1 2025.
