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.
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70% of the jobs covered by this decision must be held by Saudi nationals at private establishments with 3 or more workers in these jobs, starting 14 February 2027.
Takes effect14 February 2027Scope and conditions
Applies to all private-sector establishments with three or more employees in the listed project management occupations. The 70% rate is calculated on the total staff in these occupations at the entity level, and the result is rounded to the nearest whole number. For example, 5 staff × 70% = 3.5, rounded up to 4 Saudis. The rule covers job titles and actual duties. A six-month grace period runs from 13 August 2026 to 14 February 2027.
Exclusions
If another decision sets a different rate for any of these occupations, the higher rate applies. Your Nitaqat classification does not change this rate, and penalties apply regardless of Nitaqat status.
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Covered occupations in this record
121314Head of project management214909Project Management Engineer242108Project management specialist