Riyadh, July 1 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced a 30 per cent Saudization requirement for engineering professions in the private sector, as the Kingdom continues efforts to increase the employment of Saudi nationals in skilled occupations.

In a statement on X, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) said the policy, introduced in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, came into force on June 30, 2026. The regulation applies to private sector establishments employing five or more people in the engineering professions included under the decision.

46 engineering professions covered

The requirement covers 46 engineering disciplines, including architecture, industrial, power generation, electronics,...