Tag: Saudization

Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has begun implementing the decision to increase the Saudization rate in engineering professions in the private sector to 30 percent, effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The decision applies to private sector establishments that employ five or more workers in the ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/engineering-professions-saudization-30-percent-starts/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Begins Enforcing 30% Saudization in Engineering Professions">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the implementation of a decision to raise the Saudization rate in procurement-related professions within the private sector to 70%, effective from May 31, 2026. The decision applies to private-sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted professions, based on the approved occupational ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudization-70-percent-procurement/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization Rate in Procurement Professions to 70%">Read more</a>

HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has issued urgent warnings to several private sector companies after detecting signs of suspected “fake Saudization” practices. The ministry warned that companies found violating Saudization regulations could face serious legal consequences. HRSD said that many establishments previously flagged for similar indicators were later found to ... <a title="HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-issues-strict-warning-over-fake-saudization/" aria-label="Read more about HRSD Issues Strict Warning Over Fake Saudization in Private Sector">Read more</a>

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>

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>

Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced Thursday the launch of a new phase of the “Nitaqat Mutawar” (Developed Nitaqat) program starting in 2026 for a three-year period. The initiative aims to localize more than 340,000 additional jobs for Saudi citizens in the private sector, according to the ministry’s statement. The program ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-nitaqat-program-340000-jobs-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Launches New Nitaqat Phase to Localize 340,000 Private Sector Jobs by 2029">Read more</a>