Saudization
Updates and information on the Saudization policy and its impact on expatriate employment.
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Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the start of enforcement of two decisions raising localization rates in marketing and sales professions, effective April 19, 2026, following the expiration of the grace period granted to private sector establishments. The ministry said the measures are part of ongoing efforts to create additional employment ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-60-marketing-sales-expats/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Enforces 60% Saudization in Marketing and Sales Jobs Effective Today">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued Ministerial Order No. 132249, mandating 100% Saudization across 69 supporting administrative professions in the private sector. The decision, dated April 5, 2026, applies to all private sector establishments employing one or more workers in the listed roles. The order is part of the ministry’s ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-69-administrative-professions-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Mandates 100% Saudization for 69 Administrative Jobs">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said it has issued two decisions to raise localization (Saudization) rates across a number of specialized professions, according to a statement. The first decision raises the Saudization rate in engineering roles to 30% and sets a minimum monthly wage of SAR 8,000 in the private and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-saudization-engineering-purchasing-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rates in Engineering and Purchasing Jobs">Read more</a>
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Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has announced the start of a new Saudization program for four health professions in the private sector. The first phase begins on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Which Jobs Are Affected? The decision applies to the following health professions, with specific Saudization (localization) targets: Salary ... <a title="Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-of-four-health-professions-begins-today/" aria-label="Read more about Saudization of Four Health Professions Begins Today">Read more</a>
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Saudi Arabia Announces Higher Saudization Rates for 269 Professions
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced new decisions to raise Saudization rates for 269 professions across the medical, accounting, and engineering fields. The initiative aims to boost employment opportunities for Saudi citizens. The decisions were made in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of Municipal, ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Announces Higher Saudization Rates for 269 Professions" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-269-professions-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Announces Higher Saudization Rates for 269 Professions">Read more</a>
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Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status
Immediate Benefits for Newly Hired Saudis in the Private Sector The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has made a new rule to help Saudi workers and businesses in the private sector. Starting May 1, the updated Nitaqat policy allows new Saudi workers to be counted as Saudi employees immediately. This will be ... <a title="Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/nitaqat-newly-hired-saudis-gain-immediate-status/" aria-label="Read more about Updated Nitaqat Policy: Newly Hired Saudis Gain Immediate Status">Read more</a>
