The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources issues the decision to localize new professions for the year 2023
A decision was issued by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources to localize professions that will be available to all in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the year 2023.
This decision aims to provide equal job opportunities in the Saudi society and to strengthen the structure and development of the economy. The list of professions that will be resettled has been clarified, and foreigners will be able to work in specific professions in accordance with specific laws and conditions.
List of endemic occupations
- Interpreter
- Responsible for labor affairs and workers
- Complaints and Communications Specialist
- Director of Human Resources
- Hotel receptionist
- Responsible for personnel management and affairs
- cashier
- Private security guard
- Director of government social relations
- time writer
- transcriber
- Clothing store manager
These professions have been identified by the Saudi government agencies and enable foreigners to work in them within the Kingdom. In addition, other professions that foreigners are allowed to practice have been identified, including:
- Secretary in the medical field
- Sales Manager
- pharmacy profession
- Account manager or writer
- Purchases Representative
- Public Accountant
- Executive Secretary
- salesman profession
- Warehouse supervisor and guard
- driver engineer
Localization of professions in the Asir region
Jobs and professions that are allowed to be localized in the Asir region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been identified, and they include:
- Non-governmental organizations
- All post offices
- Travel and tourism offices
- Offices of insurance companies located in commercial centers and markets
- Private schools for girls in all age groups
Conditions for occupational localization
To enable Saudi nationals to register in the lists of nationalization of professions, the Saudi government has set some conditions that must be met, including the following:
- Application for registration shall be limited to Saudi nationals only.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- All required data such as name, national identity number and phone number must be provided.
- Both males and females are accepted to register.
- The applicant must not work in the public sector.
Efforts to localize professions in the future
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is working on issuing a guide for the localization of professions, as the localization rate will start at 35% in consulting professions and businesses on April 6, 2023 in the first phase. In the second phase, which will start on March 24, 2024, the Emiratization rate will rise to 40%. This percentage will include all establishments without exception.
Non-endemic occupations for 2023
Some occupations that are not included in the list of endemic occupations have been identified, and include:
- The profession of a cleaner
- Loading and unloading of goods in various fields
- Specialists with experience in media operation
Non-Saudi professions for the year 2023
Some occupations that are not included in the list of endemic occupations have been identified, and include:
- hygiene profession
- Loading and unloading of goods in various fields
- Experienced game play specialists
- Other occupations
After the implementation of this decision, foreign residents will have job opportunities in the professions and jobs that have been resettled in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the year 2023.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can foreigners work in endemic professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Yes, foreigners are allowed to work in occupations that are endemic to Saudi Arabia.
2. What are the conditions that must be met for registration in the lists of endemic professions? The application for registration shall be limited to Saudi nationals only, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 40, and all required data must be submitted.
3. Will more professions be localized in the future? Yes, the Saudi government is working to localize more professions in the future, as part of its plans to promote local employment and develop the Saudi economy.
4. Are foreigners allowed to work in non-endemic professions? Yes, foreigners are allowed to work in occupations that are not endemic to Saudi Arabia.
5. Are foreigners allowed to work in non-Saudi professions? Yes, foreigners are allowed to work in non-Saudi professions in Saudi Arabia. Among the permitted non-Saudi professions are the cleaning profession, loading and unloading operations, specialists in operating games, and others.
