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 visibly uphold cultural heritage in professional spaces.

✓Non-Saudi men, on the other hand, must dress in a formal suit, removing ambiguities around business-casual norms and ensuring a consistent level of formality across all sectors.

Under the proposed regulations, Saudi and non-Saudi women must adhere to the same standards of modesty at work. Clothing must fully cover the body and cannot be tight or transparent. 

These rules are applicable not only during work hours but also during official events, media appearances or any professional setting, emphasizing decency and uniformity in public-facing roles.

The draft code also outlines expected standards of professional behaviour, hygiene and conduct. Employees would be prohibited from wearing accessories or items that display political, ideological or offensive symbols or slogans, helping maintain neutrality and preventing potential conflict in workplaces.

Employers are mandated to create and enforce an internal dress code that aligns with the national framework. Companies that fail to implement or uphold these rules may face financial penalties. Historically, Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SR 5,000 for non-compliance with labour regulations, signalling that violations of the proposed standards could carry real consequences.

The proposal is currently open for public consultation, allowing organisations, employees and citizens to weigh in. While details may be refined, the broader goal is unmistakable: Saudi Arabia aims to establish a standardised, culturally aligned and professionally consistent workplace environment across the country, the portal said on Friday, 28 November 2025.

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