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.
Selected occupation: Digital printing technician · 351103
30% of the jobs covered by this decision must be held by Saudi nationals at private establishments with 5 or more workers in these jobs. In force since 27 July 2025. A Saudi employee counts only when paid at least SAR 5,000 a month.
In force since27 July 2025Scope and conditions
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.
Exclusions
Saudi technicians earning under SAR 5,000 a month, or without Saudi Council of Engineers accreditation, do not count toward the 30%. If another decision sets a different rate for any of these jobs, the higher rate applies.
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Covered occupations in this record
213301Environmental specialist214905Quantity surveyor216501Aerial surveyor216502Cartographer216503Geodetic surveyor216505Land surveyor216506Mining surveyor216507Photogrammetric surveyor226301Environmental protection specialist226903Medical quality assurance specialist235105Measurement and evaluation specialist242113Aviation affairs specialist242120Quality specialist242122Standards metrology and quality specialist311101Astronomy technician311106Physics technician311201Civil engineering technician311202Fire inspector311203Construction materials technician311204Construction technician311205Construction maintenance technician311207Building maintenance technician311208Excavation support technician311210Road maintenance technician311211Surveying technician311213Firefighting technician311301Electrical engineering technician311302Overhead distribution network electrical technician311303Underground distribution network electrical technician311304Electrical installation technician311305Electrical machinery maintenance technician311306Electrical equipment maintenance technician311307Electrical network maintenance technician311308Electromechanical technician311309Electrical protection systems technician311403Electronic equipment technician311404Electronic equipment maintenance technician311405Instrumentation technician311409Electronics engineering technician311501Mechanical engineering technician311502Heating ventilation and air-conditioning technician311505Chassis mechanical technician311506Engine mechanical technician311507Vehicle mechanical technician311508Heavy equipment mechanical technician311509Agricultural machinery mechanical technician311510Plumbing heating and gas mechanical technician311511Mechanical maintenance technician311512Train mechanical technician311513Helicopter mechanical technician311514Jet aircraft mechanical technician311601Chemical engineering technician311602Chemical plant technician311705Mine and quarry control unit operator311801Engineering drafter311802Road plan drafter311803Technical specifications drafter311804Architectural model technician311805Architectural drafter311906Production engineering technician312201Manufacturing supervisor312203Maintenance supervisor312301Building construction supervisor312302Road construction supervisor312303Construction site supervisor312304Construction maintenance supervisor313101Power generation station operator313102Power station control panel technician313103Electrical power distribution technician313104Electrical power transmission technician313201Desalination plant operator313202Waste incinerator operator313402Petroleum refining technician313905Product quality control technician315306Aviation operations inspector325702Environmental protection inspector351103Digital printing technician352202Wireless telecommunications engineering technician712701Compressor mechanic712702Heating ventilation and air-conditioning mechanic712703Refrigeration mechanic721202Underwater welder723201Aircraft mechanic723202Aircraft airframe repair mechanic723203Aircraft engine mechanic723306Drilling rig mechanic741208Aircraft electrician741301Electrical cable jointer742101Aircraft electronics technician754301Quality controller754302Product inspector and evaluator
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