Saudi Arabia raises Saudization rate for 94 technical engineering roles to 35% in private sector

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, announced today a decision to raise the Saudization rate for 94 technical engineering professions in private sector establishments to 35 percent, with implementation set to begin on May 9, 2027. This move is part of ongoing efforts to localize specialized professions, empower national talent, and increase their participation in the labor market in line with the objectives of the Labor Market Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.

In a statement, the ministry said the decision mandates a 35 percent Saudization rate for technical engineering roles, applying to all private sector establishments employing five or more workers in the targeted professions, as outlined in the procedural guide.

The targeted professions include civil engineering technician, electrical engineering technician, mechanical engineering technician, electronic engineering technician, surveying technician, mechanical maintenance technician, architectural draftsman, and other technical engineering roles, according to the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations. The decision applies to all relevant establishments as detailed in the procedural guide.

The Human Resources and Social Development system offers a range of incentives and support programs to help private sector establishments implement the decision. These include support for recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and job stability, as well as priority access to Saudization support programs available within the system.

The ministry has published the procedural guide for the decision on its website, which details the included professions, implementation mechanisms, Saudization calculation methods, and compliance requirements, enabling employers and establishments to review and adhere to the decision's provisions.

This decision is part of the ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, to localize specialized professions and increase the participation of Saudi men and women in the labor market, thereby enhancing national competencies, improving labor market efficiency, and achieving the goals of Vision 2030.

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