The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has officially commenced strict enforcement of a mandatory 30 percent Saudization requirement targeting 46 distinct engineering professions across the private sector. The sweeping regulatory rule applies to private-sector establishments employing a minimum number of specialized technical personnel, aiming to integrate local talent into high-value engineering domains.
The mandate covers key technical designations, including architecture, civil engineering, power generation, industrial operations, and mechanical design. Employers who fail to comply with the updated national employment thresholds face immediate administrative penalties, restrictions on issuing new expatriate work visas, and blockages on essential government digital platforms.
