Qiwa takes home Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for unified platform

The solution provides a multitude of services and tools for businesses to enhance their competitiveness.

Online platform Qiwa brought home the win in the Online Services - Government category at the highly sought-after Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for its success in simplifying and streamlining the human resource (HR) services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Established by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Qiwa provides an efficient, automated system for managing various labour-related tasks, facilitating seamless interactions between employers, employees, and government entities. It has been designed to optimise HR processes through automation and centralised management. 

The platform enables the issuance and renewal of work permits, as well as access to management of labour regulations, to ensure compliance with legal requirements. It provides robust compliance tools and updates to ensure that organisations operate within legal frameworks.

Moreover, Qiwa provides solutions for structuring and managing organisational changes, including the facilitation of the transfer of services and roles within and between organisations. It also gives them tools for managing permissions and roles within.

The tool offers services related to the issuance and renewal of visas for employees. It also opens an avenue for employers to post job vacancies and for job seekers to apply. Qiwa enhances communication channels between stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.

“We prioritise user experience by designing interfaces that are intuitive and user-friendly. By simplifying complex HR processes, we empower users to navigate our platforms with ease, fostering positive interactions and maximising operational efficiency,” the company said.

The integrated platform provides a multitude of services and tools for businesses, including company creation, issuance of commercial permits, access to financial institutions, and access to training and development programmes.

With this solution, Qiwa’s primary objectives include fostering entrepreneurship, attracting external investments, and creating employment opportunities for Saudi citizens, all of which contribute to improving the business environment in the Kingdom. By offering a seamless and efficient business ecosystem, Qiwa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to enhance the competitiveness of local companies and support the nation's economic growth.

The Middle East Technology Excellence Awards honours pioneers of technological innovation in the region, having significantly contributed to the pursuit of excellence within the industry. It celebrates companies, initiatives, and leaders that have utilised advanced technologies in improving business outcomes.

The Middle East Technology Excellence Awards is presented by Asian Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding contributions in pursuit of technological innovation, please contact Danica Avila at [email protected].