GOSI (the General Organization for Social Insurance) is the Saudi government entity responsible for the Kingdom's social-insurance system. It registers workers, collects monthly contributions from employers and, for some categories, employees, and pays out benefits such as retirement pensions and compensation for occupational hazards and injuries.
Contribution rules and coverage can differ between Saudi nationals and expatriates; certain benefits, particularly pension-related ones, are more limited for non-Saudi workers, while occupational-hazard coverage is broader. A worker's GOSI record can also matter for verifying employment history and salary.
Contribution rates, covered benefits, and eligibility are set by regulation and can change, and they depend on factors like nationality and job category, so confirm the figures and entitlements that apply to your situation through GOSI directly.