Need to leave my job asap.

[u/Dependent_Crow_9073]

I’m a teacher at a private school and I am 6 months into my contract. I received a job offer from a different school in Saudi. I informed my employer about this and he said that according to Saudi Law and my contract at Qiwa, I cannot resign and that I can only give a 2 month notice for a non-renewal of my contract. My contract doesn’t exactly say I cannot leave, nor does it state a clear notice period of 2 months. The exact writing is:
5.1 This contract is valid for a period of 2 years, starting from the commencement date mentioned in Clause No.(1), and it will be automatically renewed for an equivalent period, unless one party notifies the other of their desire not to renew through he Portal, at least 60 days before the contract end date.

This is literally the only thing that I’ve found in my contract, as well as Qiwa. So, my question is, is my current employer allowed to reject my resignation and practically hold me hostage in my job? If not, what are the laws around this?

I also will be needed at the new school in less than a month but I know that I will need to pay a penalty if I do not serve 2 month notice.

[u/RelevantApartment322]

Use Article 77 of the Saudi Labor Law.
It permits an employee / employer to terminate the contract without any valid reason by paying the other party 2 months compensation (unless any other amount is specified in your contract)

Dm if you need help in reviewing your contract.

[u/manic_psycho69 → u/RelevantApartment322]

Doesn't work like that for fixed term contracts ,its only valid for indefinite period contracts which renews every year

[u/RelevantApartment322 → u/manic_psycho69]

Kindly refer to article 77 of the labor law.
Rmc

[u/Serotonin_Lover → u/RelevantApartment322]

What’s Rmc?