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- Marketing
Marketing professions — Decision 101319
Targeted marketing occupations at entity level in private establishments.
60%Effective 19 April 2026توطين مهن التسويقApproved 29 October 2026 - Tourism
Tourism sector — Decision 137440
Private tourism establishments with one or more workers must Saudise listed jobs in three stages: 100%, 70% or 50% from 22 April 2026, chefs at 30% from 3 January 2027, and managers at 50% from 2 January 2028.
Branch manager112008Planning and development manager121310Head of project management121314Commercial manager122101Marketing manager122103Sales manager122104Operations manager132114Procurement manager132417Hotel manager141101Hotel operations manager141102Hotel audit manager141103Restaurant manager141203Food and beverage services manager141205Travel agency manager143902Procurement specialist243102Sales specialist243109Marketing specialist243110Public relations specialist243202Tourism development specialist263207Tourism guidance specialist263208Hospitality specialist263210Tourism specialist263211Hotel audit specialist263212Sales representative332201Procurement representative332302Events coordinator333202Travel agent333904Tour organiser333905Hotel inspector335904Public services supervisor335907Travel ticket clerk422103Switchboard operator422301Hotel receptionist422401Information clerk422501Receptionist422601Tour guide511301Chef512001Restaurant host513101Health club attendant514204Cleaning and housekeeping supervisor515101Ticket seller523002100%Effective 22 April 2026Tourism sector — Decision 137440Approved 2 November 2026 - Healthcare
Radiology professions — Decision 51273
65% of radiology workers must be Saudi in private health establishments with at least one radiology worker; in force in all regions since 17 October 2025.
Radiological technology specialist224002Medical imaging specialist2315031Radiotherapy specialist2315051Radiology specialist trainer2315271Radiology technician321102Cardiac catheterisation technician3311152Radiology technician trainer3311202Radiographic imaging technician3315012Ultrasound imaging technician331502265%Effective 17 April 2025Radiology professions — Decision 51273Approved 30 October 2026 - Nitaqat
Nitaqat: minimum salary for a Saudi to count fully rises to SAR 5,000, then SAR 6,000
From 25 April 2027, a Saudi employee counts as one full Saudi in a private-sector establishment's Nitaqat Saudisation rate only if their monthly wage is at least SAR 5,000, up from SAR 4,000. The threshold rises again to SAR 6,000 from 25 April 2028. How the partial-count band below the threshold will change has not been published.
See conditionsEffective 25 April 2027 Approved · upcoming - Sales
Sales professions — Decision 101278
Employers with 3 or more staff in sales jobs must fill at least 60% of those jobs with Saudis, from 19 April 2026.
60%Effective 19 April 2026Sales professions — Decision 101278Approved 30 October 2026 - Engineering
Technical engineering professions — Decision 103105
Private employers with 5 or more staff in technical engineering jobs must have at least 30% Saudis in those jobs. This has applied since 27 July 2025. A Saudi counts only with a salary of at least SAR 5,000 and Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation.
Environmental specialist213301Quantity surveyor214905Aerial surveyor216501Cartographer216502Geodetic surveyor216503Land surveyor216505Mining surveyor216506Photogrammetric surveyor216507Environmental protection specialist226301Medical quality assurance specialist226903Measurement and evaluation specialist235105Aviation affairs specialist242113Quality specialist242120Standards metrology and quality specialist242122Astronomy technician311101Physics technician311106Civil engineering technician311201Fire inspector311202Construction materials technician311203Construction technician311204Construction maintenance technician311205Building maintenance technician311207Excavation support technician311208Road maintenance technician311210Surveying technician311211Firefighting technician311213Electrical engineering technician311301Overhead distribution network electrical technician311302Underground distribution network electrical technician311303Electrical installation technician311304Electrical machinery maintenance technician311305Electrical equipment maintenance technician311306Electrical network maintenance technician311307Electromechanical technician311308Electrical protection systems technician311309Electronic equipment technician311403Electronic equipment maintenance technician311404Instrumentation technician311405Electronics engineering technician311409Mechanical engineering technician311501Heating ventilation and air-conditioning technician311502Chassis mechanical technician311505Engine mechanical technician311506Vehicle mechanical technician311507Heavy equipment mechanical technician311508Agricultural machinery mechanical technician311509Plumbing heating and gas mechanical technician311510Mechanical maintenance technician311511Train mechanical technician311512Helicopter mechanical technician311513Jet aircraft mechanical technician311514Chemical engineering technician311601Chemical plant technician311602Mine and quarry control unit operator311705Engineering drafter311801Road plan drafter311802Technical specifications drafter311803Architectural model technician311804Architectural drafter311805Production engineering technician311906Manufacturing supervisor312201Maintenance supervisor312203Building construction supervisor312301Road construction supervisor312302Construction site supervisor312303Construction maintenance supervisor312304Power generation station operator313101Power station control panel technician313102Electrical power distribution technician313103Electrical power transmission technician313104Desalination plant operator313201Waste incinerator operator313202Petroleum refining technician313402Product quality control technician313905Aviation operations inspector315306Environmental protection inspector325702Digital printing technician351103Wireless telecommunications engineering technician352202Compressor mechanic712701Heating ventilation and air-conditioning mechanic712702Refrigeration mechanic712703Underwater welder721202Aircraft mechanic723201Aircraft airframe repair mechanic723202Aircraft engine mechanic723203Drilling rig mechanic723306Aircraft electrician741208Electrical cable jointer741301Aircraft electronics technician742101Quality controller754301Product inspector and evaluator75430230%Effective 27 July 2025Technical engineering professions — Decision 103105Approved 30 October 2026 - Other requirements
Housing supervisor job — Decision 62298
Only Saudis may work as housing supervisors (code 515102). A Saudi supervisor counts only if their wage registered with GOSI is at least 5,000 SAR a month. Applies from 1 February 2026.
100%Effective 1 February 2026توطين مهنة مشرف مسكنApproved 30 October 2026 - Other requirements
Gyms and sports centres: coaching and fitness professions — Decision 72002
Gyms and sports centres must fill at least 15% of their coaching and fitness jobs with Saudis. The rule applies to each licensed outlet with 4 or more workers in the listed jobs. A 12-month grace period runs from 18 November 2025, and penalties apply from 18 November 2026.
Sports coach342201Professional football coach342203Professional ball sports coach342205Professional self-defence coach342207Professional racket sports coach342209Professional water sports coach342211Professional ice sports coach342213Professional equestrian coach342217Professional athletics coach342219Sports supervisor342221Fitness trainer342301Personal sports trainer34230215%Effective 18 November 2026 Approved · upcomingتوطين المهن في المراكز والصالات الرياضيةApproved 30 October 2026 - Other requirements
On-the-job training for Saudi graduates and job seekers — Decision 116264
Employers with 50 or more workers must offer on-the-job training each year to Saudi graduates and job seekers. The number of trainees must be at least 2% of total staff. Employers with 5,000 or more workers must train at least 100 trainees a year. Each training contract must be documented on Qiwa.
2%Effective 18 April 2026الدليل الإجرائي لقرار تدريب الخريجين والباحثين عن عملApproved 8 November 2026 - Project management
Project management professions — Decision 41454
From 14 February 2027, at least 70% of staff in three project management occupations must be Saudi, for private establishments with three or more employees in these jobs.
70%Effective 14 February 2027 Approved · upcomingProject management professions — Decision 41454Approved 30 October 2026 - Other requirements
Private childcare centres — Saudi director requirement
Every licensed private childcare centre must have a full-time Saudi director. If an operator company runs the centre, the manager it appoints must also be Saudi. The controls apply from publication on 11 October 2026. Centres already licensed have 180 days to comply.
See conditionsEffective 11 October 2026الضوابط التنظيمية لمراكز ضيافة الأطفال الأهليةApproved 8 November 2026 - Procurement
Procurement professions — Decision 77050
Private-sector employers with 3 or more workers in 12 procurement occupations must fill 70% of those roles with Saudis, from 31 May 2026.
Contracts manager122105Logistics services manager132415Procurement manager132417Warehouse manager132418Warehouse specialist241110Procurement specialist243102Tender specialist243104E-commerce specialist243107Market research specialist243108Warehouse keeper313907Private-label sourcing specialist332301Procurement representative33230270%Effective 31 May 2026Procurement professions — Decision 77050Approved 30 October 2026 - Healthcare
Pharmacy professions — Decision 103111
Private employers with 5 or more pharmacy workers must meet 35%, 65% or 55% Saudisation depending on their activity. Only Saudi pharmacists with SCFHS accreditation earning at least SAR 7,000 a month count. In force since 27 July 2025.
Pharmacy manager134211Pharmaceutical control manager134212Pharmaceutical sciences specialist211303Pharmacology specialist213109Bacteriology specialist213112Epidemiology specialist213113Natural medicines specialist223003Pharmacist226201Pharmaceutical care pharmacist226202General drug specialist2321011Natural medicines specialist2321021Serum specialist2321031Chemical medicines specialist2321051Toxicology specialist2321061Drug consultant2321071Laboratory sciences trainer2321081Pharmacist2322011Bacteriology and drugs specialist - other2322021Pharmacy trainer2322031Pharmaceutical administration specialist242112Pharmaceutical products sales specialist24330235%Effective 27 July 2025Pharmacy professions — Decision 103111Approved 30 October 2026 - Healthcare
Dental professions — Decision 103107
Private-sector employers with 3 or more dentists must have Saudis in at least 45% of dental roles from 27 July 2025. This rises to 55% from 27 January 2026. A Saudi dentist only counts if they earn at least SAR 9,000 a month and are accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
55%Effective 27 January 2026الدليل الإجرائي لقرار توطين مهنة طب الأسنانApproved 30 October 2026 - Healthcare
Clinical nutrition professions — Decision 51277
80% of clinical nutrition staff must be Saudi in private health establishments with at least one such worker; fully in force in all regions since 17 October 2025.
80%Effective 17 April 2025Clinical nutrition professions — Decision 51277Approved 30 October 2026 - Accounting & finance
Accounting professions — Decision 103108
Private employers with 5 or more accounting staff must meet a rising Saudisation rate: 40% from Oct 2025, 50% from Oct 2026, 60% from Oct 2027 and 70% from Oct 2028. From Oct 2029, employers with 3–4 accounting staff need 30%.
Finance and accounting affairs manager1112131Finance manager121101Accounts manager121102Tariff accounts manager121103Treasury manager121104Budget manager121105Audit manager121106Internal audit manager121107Collections manager121113Treasury manager121116Accounts and budget manager1217131Financial reporting department manager1217281Zakat and tax department manager1217331Internal audit department manager1217381General audit administration manager1217661Head of internal audit programmes2218191Accountant241101Cost accountant241102Internal auditor241103Certified accountant241105Financial controller241106Financial budget specialist241107Tax accounting specialist241108Inventory control specialist241109Warehouse specialist241110Financial controller2621031Internal auditor2621081Financial audit supervisor2621141Senior financial auditor2621151General accountant2622011Cost accountant2622021Accounts auditor2622031Accounts assistant331301Inventory controller331302Tax officer335202General accounting technician3621012Accounts auditing technician3621022Cost accounting technician3621032Financial audit supervisor3621141Senior financial auditor3621151Bookkeeping clerk4121044Cost clerk4211173Finance clerk4211183Accounts clerk43110150%Effective 27 October 2026Accounting professions — Decision 103108Approved 1 November 2026 - Other requirements
Non-government social facilities for persons with disabilities — Saudi manager requirement
Anyone running a licensed non-government social facility for persons with disabilities must appoint a Saudi national as facility manager. The manager must have a university degree in a health, rehabilitation, social or educational field. They also need at least two years' experience working with persons with disabilities, and must work full-time for the facility. Facilities already operating must comply within 180 days of the decision's publication.
See conditionsEffective 13 January 2026الدليل الاجرائي لإصدار تراخيص المنشآت الاجتماعية غير الحكومية للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقةApproved 3 November 2026 - Engineering
Engineering professions — Decision 93483
Private-sector firms with 5 or more engineers must have Saudis in 30% of engineering roles from 30 June 2026.
Industrial engineer214101Production engineer214102Production technology engineer214103Civil engineer214201Civil engineering technologist214202Geotechnical engineer214204Structural engineer214205Road engineer214206Bridge engineer214207Environmental engineer214301Water treatment engineer214302Sanitary engineer214303Mechanical engineer214401Mechanical engineering technologist214402Aeronautical engineer214404Marine engineer214405Heating ventilation and air-conditioning engineer214406Welding mechanical engineer214407Railway mechanical engineer214408Heavy machinery mechanical engineer214409Vehicle engineer214410Turbine engineer214411Mechatronics engineer214412Chemical engineer214501Chemical engineering technologist214502Desalination engineer214504Mining engineer214601Metallurgical engineer214602Oil and gas engineer214603Cost engineer214902Explosives engineer214903Materials engineer214904Quality control engineer214906Research and development engineer214908Nuclear engineer214915Electrical engineer215101Electrical engineering technologist215102Electromechanical engineer215104Automation engineer215105Power generation engineer215106Power transmission and distribution engineer215107Electrical installation engineer215108Electronics engineer215201Architect216101Interior architect216102Landscape architect21620130%Effective 30 June 2026Engineering professions — Decision 93483Approved 1 November 2026 - Administration
Relaxation and personal care centres: administrative and support jobs — Decision 68098
From 11 May 2026, all administrative and support jobs at the service outlets of relaxation and personal care centres must be filled by Saudis (100%). This covers 29 listed occupations, such as receptionist, cashier, salesperson, accountant and branch manager, plus any other job title that performs the same tasks.
Branch manager112008Administrative manager121902Customer service manager122102Marketing manager122103Sales manager122104Procurement manager132417Store manager142002Health club manager143104Accountant241101Cashier241104Administrative specialist242121Procurement specialist243102Customer service specialist243105Sales specialist243109Marketing specialist243110Accounts assistant331301Sales representative332201Procurement representative332302Data entry supervisor334101Public services supervisor335907Administrative assistant412001Secretary412002Data entry operator413201Receptionist422601Storekeeper432101Shopkeeper522101Shop supervisor522201Salesperson522301Cashier523001100%Effective 11 May 2026المهن الإدارية والمساندة في نشاط مراكز الاسترخاء والعناية الشخصيةApproved 1 November 2026 - Administration
Administrative support professions — 100% Saudisation
From 4 October 2026, private-sector employers must fill 69 administrative support occupations with Saudi nationals only. Ministry inspectors are now checking compliance and will penalise employers who do not comply.
Human resources operations manager121201Workforce planning manager121202Occupational classification manager121203Recruitment manager121204Compensation manager121205Talent manager121206Human resources development manager121207Personnel relations manager121208Recruitment office manager121209Labour office manager121210Labour affairs manager121211Civil service office manager121212Organisational development manager121213Administrative organisation manager121214Administrative investigation manager121215Cybersecurity human resources manager121216Public relations manager122203Fundraising manager122205Protocol manager122206Cashier241104Employee engagement specialist242301Human resources operations specialist242302Job and occupational classification specialist242303Recruitment specialist242304Compensation specialist242305Career guidance specialist242306Labour investigator242307Labour commission member242308Workforce planning specialist242309Human resources monitoring specialist242310Recruitment services specialist242311Human resources consultant242312Human resources expert242313Public relations specialist243202Internal communications specialist243204Public awareness specialist243205Conference and event organisation specialist243206Protocol specialist243207Public relations consultant243208Public relations expert243209Translator264301Interpreter264302Language proofreader264303Sign-language interpreter264304Language specialist264305Shipping agent333101Customs agent333102Customs clearance agent333103Executive secretary334301Government relations clerk411001Records clerk411002Administrative assistant412001Secretary412002Shorthand clerk413101Typist413102Data entry operator413201Hotel receptionist422401Information clerk422501Complaints clerk422502Receptionist422601Patient reception clerk422602Storekeeper432101Shipping clerk432102Inventory movement clerk432103Copyist441401Human resources clerk441601Security camera monitor541401Security guard541402Bodyguard541403100%Effective 4 October 2026لتعزيز حضور الكفاءات الوطنية في سوق العمل.. دخول قرار توطين المهن الإدارية المساندة حيز التنفيذApproved 30 October 2026 - Healthcare
Physiotherapy professions — Decision 51270
80% of workers in physiotherapy jobs must be Saudi in private establishments that employ at least one such worker.
80%Effective 17 April 2025Physiotherapy professions — Decision 51270Approved 30 October 2026 - Healthcare
Medical laboratory professions — Decision 51267
70% of medical laboratory workers must be Saudi in private health establishments with at least one lab worker. Saudis count only if licensed by SCFHS and paid at least SAR 7,000 (specialist) or SAR 5,000 (technician).
Analysis laboratory manager1131031Medical analysis laboratory manager134207Medical laboratory specialist213115Medical analysis specialist2315011Histology laboratory specialist2315021Medical analysis consultant2315141Histology laboratory consultant2315151Laboratory specialist2315311General chemistry laboratory technician3111012Food laboratory technician3111042Bacteriology laboratory technician3123022Medical laboratory technician321201Laboratory trainer3311282General medical laboratory technician3316012Laboratory / blood bank technician3316022Laboratory technician trainer3316032Laboratory technician3316042Science laboratory technician342402270%Effective 17 April 2025Medical laboratory professions — Decision 51267Approved 30 October 2026
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