From Sunday Saudization of Secretarial, Translation, Stock Keeper and Data Entry professions

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has declared that Saudization for secretarial, translation, stock keeper, and data entry will begin on May 8, 2020, in all of the Kingdom’s areas.

On the 18th Rabi Al-Awwal, 1443, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, issued a ministerial resolution to localize the professions of secretarial, translation, stock-keepers, and data input in all Saudi Arabian regions. Jawazat clarifies the extension and renewal of Saudi Arabia’s Multiple Visit Visa.

This is in accordance with the ministry’s efforts to establish a suitable and invigorating work environment for Saudi men and women, as well as to increase their labor market involvement.

To calculate Saudization percentages for interpreters and stock keepers, the decision was made to limit these occupations to Saudi nationals working in private sector enterprises with a minimum salary of 5,000 riyals. Video A reckless wrong way driver hits 11 vehicles in Riyadh

The Minister’s decision will take effect on the 7th Shawwal 1443 (8th May 2022), creating over 20,000 jobs for both men and women.

To ensure the establishment’s compliance, the Ministry also released a procedural guide that details the decision and the instruments required for its execution. The ministry will offer packages, incentives, and assistance to private sector enterprises that hire Saudi nationals.