Saudi Arabia has introduced a new employment regulation reserving 69 administrative support occupations in the private sector exclusively for Saudi nationals, effectively restricting foreign workers from occupying positions covered by the decision.\n<\/p>\n
As reported by MSN, Microsoft online news platform on Wednesday, the regulation, which took effect on October 4, 2026, requires private-sector employers to achieve a 100 per cent localisation rate across all 69 listed occupations.\n<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said: \u201cThe measure is designed to increase the participation of Saudi nationals in the labour market, create more employment opportunities for citizens and strengthen the country\u2019s local workforce.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe affected occupations cover several administrative and support functions, including human resources management, recruitment, public relations, reception, translation, security and office administration.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of the positions include human resources managers, recruitment specialists, administrative assistants, receptionists, government relations clerks, secretaries, translators, data entry operators, warehouse keepers and security guards.\n<\/p>\n
Other affected professions include personnel managers, labour affairs managers, compensation specialists, career guidance specialists, protocol managers, talent managers and administrative investigation managers.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
The ministry began enforcing the new regulation on October 4, deploying supervisory inspection teams across several regions to monitor private-sector establishments and assess their compliance with the localisation requirements.<\/p>\n
Businesses found violating the decision may face penalties under existing labour regulations.\n<\/p>\n
The ministry said the initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia\u2019s broader labour market strategy, which seeks to increase employment opportunities for citizens, develop local skills and raise localisation levels across different economic sectors.\n<\/p>\n
The new requirement has implications for expatriates currently employed in the affected occupations, as private-sector employers are required to reserve the listed positions for Saudi nationals.\n<\/p>\n
Employers operating in the Kingdom are expected to review their staffing arrangements, identify affected positions and take necessary steps to comply with the 100 per cent localisation requirement.\n<\/p>\n
The development represents another step in Saudi Arabia\u2019s ongoing efforts to expand employment opportunities for its citizens and increase their representation in the private sector.\n<\/p>\n
The 69 listed professions are reserved for Saudi nationals\n<\/p>\n
They include:<\/p>\n
1. Human Resources Development Manager\n<\/p>\n
2. Workforce Planning Manager\n<\/p>\n
3. Human Resources Operations Manager\n<\/p>\n
4. Recruitment Manager\n<\/p>\n
5. Recruitment Specialist\n<\/p>\n
6. Human Resources Operations Specialist\n<\/p>\n
7. Workforce Planning Specialist<\/p>\n
8. Recruitment Office Manager\n<\/p>\n
9. Government Relations Clerk\n<\/p>\n
10. Administrative Assistant\n<\/p>\n
11. Receptionist<\/p>\n
12. Customs Agent\n<\/p>\n
13. Shipping Agent\n<\/p>\n
14. Shipping Clerk<\/p>\n
15. Inventory Movement Clerk\n<\/p>\n
16. Public Relations Manager\n<\/p>\n
17. Public Relations Expert\n<\/p>\n
18. Public Relations Consultant\n<\/p>\n
19. Public Relations Specialist\n<\/p>\n
20. Recruitment Office Specialist\n<\/p>\n
21. Personal Guard<\/p>\n
22. Security Guard\n<\/p>\n
23. Security Camera Monitor\n<\/p>\n
24. Registry Clerk\n<\/p>\n
25. Record Clerk\n<\/p>\n
26. Information Clerk\n<\/p>\n
27. Typist\n<\/p>\n
28. Proofreader<\/p>\n
29. Translator <\/p>\n
30. Linguistic Specialist\n<\/p>\n
31. Simultaneous Interpreter\n<\/p>\n
32. Sign Language Interpreter\n<\/p>\n
33. Interpreter\n<\/p>\n
34. Customs Clearance Agent\n<\/p>\n
35. Secretary<\/p>\n
36. Executive Secretary\n<\/p>\n
37. Stenographer\n<\/p>\n
38. Data Entry Operator\n<\/p>\n
39. Hotel Receptionist\n<\/p>\n
40. Patient Receptionist\n<\/p>\n
41. Complaints Clerk\n<\/p>\n
42. Warehouse Keeper<\/p>\n
43. Copyist\n<\/p>\n
44. Human Resources Clerk\n<\/p>\n
45. Treasurer \/ Cashier\n<\/p>\n
46. Personnel Manager\n<\/p>\n
47. Labor Affairs Manager\n<\/p>\n
48. Protocol Specialist\n<\/p>\n
49. Conference and Event Organization Specialist<\/p>\n
50. Public Awareness Specialist\n<\/p>\n
51. Internal Communication Specialist\n<\/p>\n
52. Human Resources Expert\n<\/p>\n
53. Human Resources Consultant\n<\/p>\n
54. Human Resources Monitoring Specialist\n<\/p>\n
55. Member of the Labor Body\n<\/p>\n
56. Labor Investigator<\/p>\n
57. Career Guidance Specialist\n<\/p>\n
58. Compensation Specialist\n<\/p>\n
59. Occupational Classification Specialist\n<\/p>\n
60. Job Liaison Specialist\n<\/p>\n
61. Protocol Manager\n<\/p>\n
62. Fundraising Manager\n<\/p>\n
63. Cyber Security Human Resources Manager<\/p>\n
64. Administrative Investigation Manager\n<\/p>\n
65. Administrative Organization Manager\n<\/p>\n
66. Institutional Development Manager\n<\/p>\n
67. Civil Service Office Manager\n<\/p>\n
68. Labor Office Manager\n<\/p>\n
69. Talent Manager\n<\/p>\n
Source: <\/p>\n
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