Female employees must cover whole body, neither tight nor transparent — Saudi's newly proposed dress code
The Ministry of HR and Social Development has released a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct that would apply to employees in the public sector, private companies and NPOs Saudi Arabia is taking a major step toward standardising professional appearance and behaviour across workplaces. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has released a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct that would apply to employees in the public sector, private companies and non-profit organisations. The proposal, now open for public feedback, seeks to reinforce national identity, elevate professionalism and create a uniform standard for how employees present themselves. According to news portal BW People , the key highlight of the draft is the clear differentiation in attire expected from Saudi and non-Saudi male employees. ✓ Saudi men would be required to wear the official national attire at work, which includes the traditional thawb paired with a ghutra or shemagh. This guideline aims to visibl...