Saudi Arabia has accepted a call to localise 30 per cent of 46 engineering professions within the personal sector, as a part of wider efforts to spice up nationwide employment in specialised and strategic technical fields.
In response to a report by Saudi Gazette, the choice was collectively issued by the Ministry of Human Assets and Social Improvement and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing on December 31, 2025.
The coverage applies to non-public sector institutions using 5 or extra employees within the designated engineering roles. Underneath the brand new guidelines, firms should meet a minimal localisation fee of 30 per cent.
The choice additionally units a minimal month-to-month wage of SAR8,000 for Saudi engineers employed beneath the localisation framework. Authorities have granted a six-month corrective grace interval to permit affected corporations to regulate their workforce buildings and adjust to the necessities.
Officers mentioned the transfer kinds a part of ongoing authorities efforts to strengthen the participation of Saudi nationals within the labour market, notably in high-value and specialised engineering professions.
The coverage is meant to help nationwide competencies, broaden job alternatives for Saudi engineers, and improve their contribution to the personal sector and the broader economic system.
Underneath the choice, engineers employed to satisfy the localisation requirement have to be accredited by the Saudi Council of Engineers, making certain skilled requirements and competency throughout the sector.
