Saudi Arabia Introduces New Saudization Rules for Several Professions

According to Saudi Arabia has, 70% of jobs in specified project management professions must be held by Saudi nationals from February 14, 2027.

Key points

• Postal and freight businesses were required to reach 100% Saudization by October 26, 2023.
• The requirement covers project management directors, project management engineers, and project management specialists, according to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
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• Employees covered by these project management requirements must additionally receive a minimum monthly salary of SAR 6, 000.
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For context, the requirement covers project management directors, project management engineers, and project management specialists, according to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Major US Universities Matter Notable Warning to International Students.

For context, the decision is aimed at increasing the participation of Saudi nationals in the labor market, creating more employment opportunities, attracting specialized local talent, and improving workforce efficiency.

Notably, the new requirement represents a significant growth from previous Saudization levels for project management professions. Private firms with three or more employees in these roles were required to reach a 35% Saudization rate by December 24, 2023, followed by 40% by December 12, 2024.

Saudi Arabia has additionally climbed localization requirements in other professions. While businesses with at least five workers in specified sales professions were required to reach 15%, both by December 24, 2023, firms with at least three employees in specified procurement professions were required to reach 50% Saudization. Kuwait Bans Spiritual Healing Under New Law.

Postal and freight businesses were required to reach 100% Saudization by October 26, 2023. Nevertheless, jobs involving loading and unloading, packaging and wrapping, shelving, product sorting, wheelbarrowing, storage, and facility cleaning are excluded, provided these workers do not account for more than 20% of employees on a shift.

Women's tailoring and beauty salons employing 10 or more non-Saudi workers were additionally required to employ at least one Saudi woman by December 24, 2023, with specified exceptions covering cleaning, nail care, body care, transportation, and delivery activities.

Employers that fail to comply with applicable Saudization requirements may face penalties, including the suspension of immigration and employment services. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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