Technical engineering professions — 35% Saudisation from 9 May 2027

Applies to all private-sector employers with 5 or more workers in the 91 technical engineering jobs listed in table 1. The 30% is worked out across the whole entity, meaning all branches under the same owner count together. The rule covers both the job title and the work actually done. A Saudi technician counts only if their GOSI-registered monthly wage is at least SAR 5,000 and they hold Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation. The decision was issued on 26 January 2025. A 6-month grace period followed, and the rule has applied since 27 July 2025. The rule applies alongside Nitaqat. Penalties apply under Decisions 75913 and 44558.

Applies to all private-sector establishments with 5 or more workers in the covered jobs, counted at the level of the whole entity, as set out in the procedural guide. It covers 94 technical engineering jobs in the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations. Examples include civil, electrical, mechanical and electronic engineering technicians, survey technicians, mechanical maintenance technicians and architectural draftsmen. Rate: 35% from 9 May 2027.