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.
The required share depends on the role, activity or phase. See the scope and conditions below.
In force since13 January 2026Scope and conditions
Applies to non-government social facilities for persons with disabilities licensed by MHRSD. These include day care facilities, home care facilities, residential facilities, and multi-programme facilities offering more than one programme at one site. The rule covers the facility manager role for both male and female sections. It takes effect from publication of the decision (MHRSD page date 13 January 2026). Operators already running these programmes must comply within 180 days of publication, which is about 12 July 2026. Any earlier conflicting decisions are cancelled.
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