🌟 New Saudization Rules in 2025: What Expats Should Know
Saudi Arabia’s labor market is undergoing significant transformation in 2025 as the Kingdom accelerates Saudization—a national policy aimed at increasing the participation of Saudi nationals in the private sector workforce. With new rules targeting multiple professions and a revamped classification system for expat workers, it’s essential for foreign employees and employers alike to stay informed and compliant. Whether you're working in Saudi Arabia or planning to, this comprehensive guide will help you understand how the new Saudization rules in 2025 may affect your job, visa, and career prospects. 🌍 Why Saudization Is Important – The Bigger Picture Launched under the Vision 2030 initiative, Saudization (also called Nitaqat ) is a government program that mandates companies to hire a certain percentage of Saudi nationals. The goal is to reduce unemployment among locals, develop national human capital, and lessen dependency on foreign labor. Initially rolled out in 2011, S...