https://vision2030.ai/tags/hadaf/Recent content in Hadaf on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence PlatformHugoenSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://vision2030.ai/encyclopedia/hrdf/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://vision2030.ai/encyclopedia/hrdf/<h2 id="definition">Definition</h2> <p>The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF, known in Arabic as Hadaf) is the government fund that supports Saudi nationals entering private-sector work through wage subsidies, training programmes, career guidance and job matching. Its programmes connect Saudisation policy with practical incentives for employers, graduates, women and job seekers.</p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Founded in 2000, HRDF serves as the primary financial incentive mechanism for driving Saudisation in the private sector. The fund provides employers with wage subsidies that offset the cost differential between hiring Saudi nationals and lower-cost expatriate workers. These subsidies are typically time-limited, tapering over several years as the employee gains experience and productivity.</p>