The decision applies to private-sector establishments with three or more employees
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Saudi engineers set to benefit from new localisation policy
Private sector firms will be required to employ Saudi nationals in at least 30% of designated engineering positions
Over 116,000 serious violations found in Saudi Q3 workplace checks
Labour inspections also issued 52,000 warnings as authorities tightened enforcement of Saudisation, wage protection and worker safety rules
Saudi Arabia raises Saudization to 80% in key healthcare roles
Saudi Arabia raises Saudization to 80 per cent for key healthcare professions including nutrition, physiotherapy, labs, and radiology
Saudi Arabia enforces new Saudization and worker registration rules for tourism sector
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved new rules for worker registration and Saudization in licensed tourism facilities, with strict compliance checks
Side hustles in Dubai; UAE petrol prices; Saudi job localisation; Habtoor cancels Lebanon investments – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi job updates, how to get a side hustle and more top stories this week
Saudi Arabia announces localisation plans for 269 professions
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announces Saudisation plans for dentistry, pharmacy, accounting, and engineering roles
Bridging the skills gap: Aligning education with Saudi Arabia’s growing job market
Saudi Arabia could draw insights from successful models abroad as it looks to address the shortfalls in its education market
Saudi Arabia to raise localisation rates in health professions, effective April 2025
The increased rates will be implemented in phases
Saudi Arabia announces plans to localise 40% of consulting jobs
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ramps up Saudisation efforts
Saudi Arabia announces plan to recruit more citizens to flight attendant and pilot jobs
Next phase of Saudization plans targets flight attendant and pilot jobs
UAE salary guide; ‘Visa-free’ travel to UK; Dubai holiday dates; Best real estate investments; Saudi issues Eid rule – 10 things you missed this week
UAE salary guide, UK changes travel rules for GCC countries, Dubai and Saudi Arabia Eid holiday updates, best real estate investments and more
Saudi Arabia looks to create real estate jobs boom
Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources and Social Development Minister says Kingdom is empowering citizens in real estate industry
Saudi Arabia announces private sector wage increases
Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund announces changes to salary for some private sector workers
Growth of the GCC: Who is moving to the Gulf and why?
The GCC is looking very attractive to expats amid global challenges
What your business needs to know about the Saudi employment landscape
Local organisations and international businesses need to be aware of the laws and regulations governing the employment landscape in KSA