It has been announced that the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has Saudiized seven economic activities as well as the first phase of the motor vehicle periodic inspection sector.

In all regions of the Kingdom, the initiative was launched on June 12. The ministry expects that this move will generate approximately 17,000 jobs for Saudi citizens.

In the initial phase, half of the jobs at MVPI service outlets will be localized. In the subsequent phase, 100 per cent Saudisation will be achieved.

Over 5,000 Saudi jobs will be created as a result of the MVPI sector, including site manager, assistant manager, quality manager, financial supervisor, site supervisor, inspection technician, and others.

Seven economic activities are being localized: safety equipment, elevators, artificial turf, swimming pools, water purification and navigation devices, catering equipment, electric vehicles, pneumatic weapons, and packaging equipment.

More than 12,000 jobs will be created for Saudi men and women through these activities, including branch managers, supervisors, cashiers, and customer service representatives.

For businesses to better understand the new rules, the ministry has released two guides on the localisation process for the seven economic sectors and MVPI.

Companies are encouraged to comply with the new Saudisation regulations to avoid statutory penalties. Despite this, the ministry did not specify what penalties it would impose on violators.