Qiwa is the labor-market platform run by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD). It centralizes employment services such as issuing and renewing work permits, authenticating employment contracts, requesting employee transfers, and viewing an establishment's Nitaqat (Saudization) standing.
For workers, Qiwa is where an employment contract can be reviewed and approved and where a job transfer to a new employer is processed. Labor reforms have allowed transfers in defined situations without the current employer's consent, but eligibility depends on factors such as contract status and notice periods.
Because rules around transfers, fees, and required approvals change with policy updates and differ by case, confirm your specific eligibility and any current charges on the platform or with MHRSD before acting.