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Saudization of Professions in Madinah and Jazan Regions
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Authors: Sara Khoja, Partner and Head of Employment, and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Management Counsel – Clyde & Co
Certain roles within the Madinah and Jazan regions are subject to Saudization. These include:
- 40% Saudization for restaurant activities, including full-service restaurant, banquet kitchens, fast food shops and juice shops
- 50% Saudization for cafes and ice cream shops
- 50% Saudization for wholesale food and beverage outlets
Certain exemptions to the above apply.
Saudization of Women’s Centers and Sewing Activities
Important Action by Regulatory Agency
Authors: Sara Khoja, Partner and Head of Employment, and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Management Counsel – Clyde & Co
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has Saudized roles in women’s centers and sewing activities in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing with the aim of increasing jobs within technical administrative professions.
No Saudization Requirements Within the Kingdom’s Special Economic Zones
Important Action by Regulatory Agency
Authors: Sara Khoja, Partner and Head of Employment, and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Management Counsel – Clyde & Co
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi has announced that Special Economic Zones in the Kingdom will be exempt from having to implement the Saudization requirements.