RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, announced on Sunday the decision to increase the Saudization rate for 94 technical engineering professions in private sector establishments to 35 percent, effective May 9, 2027.The decision is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to advance the Saudization of specialized professions, empower national talent, and expand their participation in the labor market, in alignment with the objectives of the Labor Market Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.Under the decision, private sector establishments employing five or more workers in the targeted professions will be required to meet a Saudization rate of 35 percent, calculated at the establishment level, in accordance with the provisions of the procedural guide. The ministry had enforced a 30 percent Saudization requirement for technical engineering professions in private sector establishments with five or more workers effective from July 27, 2025.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 engineering and technical occupations, as classified under the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations. The decision's provisions apply to all establishments falling within its scope, as detailed in the procedural guide.The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development provides a comprehensive package of incentives and support programs to help private sector establishments implement the decision. These include assistance with recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and job stability, as well as priority access to the ministry's available Saudization support programs.The ministry has made the procedural guide for the decision available on its website. The guide outlines the professions covered, implementation mechanisms, methods for calculating Saudization rates, and compliance requirements, enabling employers and establishments to understand their obligations and ensure adherence to the decision's provisions.The decision builds on the continued efforts of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, to localize specialized professions and increase the participation of Saudi men and women in the labor market. These efforts aimed to strengthen national capabilities, enhance labor market efficiency, and advance the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
