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HR Glossary: English–Arabic HR Terms
What do common GCC HR terms like WPS, gratuity, Qiwa and Mudad mean, in English and Arabic?
How the glossary works
Search in English or Arabic, or filter by topic (pay, leaving, contract, leave, authority, visa, letters, nationalisation). Each term shows its usual Arabic equivalent as used in Gulf HR documents, a one-line meaning and a link to an official source.
Before you use it
- Meanings are summaries — check the source for the exact rule.
- Not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does WPS mean?
Wage Protection System (نظام حماية الأجور) — the electronic system private-sector salaries must be paid through so the authorities can check wages are paid on time. In Saudi Arabia the platform is Mudad.
What is the Arabic for salary certificate?
شهادة راتب. In Saudi Arabia it's often called تعريف بالراتب.
What is the Arabic for end-of-service gratuity?
مكافأة نهاية الخدمة.
What is the difference between MOHRE and HRSD?
MOHRE is the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation; HRSD is Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Each regulates private-sector employment in its country.
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