Littler Global Guide - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Q3 2022

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Ministerial Decision on Saudization in Select Professions

New Order or Decree

Authors: Sara Khoja, Partner, and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Management Counsel – Clyde & Co.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a Ministerial Decision No. 165575 of 28/08/1443 related to Saudization in select professions in amusement parks and entertainment centers, such as branch managers, supervisors, customer service and sales agents, effective September 23, 2022.

Establishments in the entertainment cities within malls are required to comply with 100% Saudization requirements and establishments in independent and seasonal entertainment cities and family entertainment centers are required to comply with 70% Saudization requirements. Exemptions and conditions apply.

Ministerial Decision on Participatory Electronic Platforms

New Order or Decree

Authors: Sara Khoja, Partner, and Sarit Thomas, Knowledge Management Counsel – Clyde & Co.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a decision supplementing Ministerial Decision 105576 publishing an official procedural guide for employees that work through participatory electronic platforms.

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