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- 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 - 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 - 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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