Since May 8, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun implementing Saudization in four key professions in the private sector.

In various regions of the kingdom, these positions include secretary, translator, storekeeper, and data entry operator. Approximately 20,000 Saudi men and women will be employed as a result of the Saudiization of these sectors.

In October 2021, the ministry issued a decision to restrict jobs in these professions to Saudis in the private sector.

Translators and storekeepers are paid a minimum wage of SR5000 by the ministry.

This decision is part of the ministry's efforts to create a conducive and stimulating work environment for both men and women as well as expand their participation in the local labor market.

From April 1, 2022, the ministry will implement Saudization in the fields of marketing and administrative support, creating more than 12,000 jobs for Saudi men and women.

Under the Nitaqat Saudization program, the salary for one Saudi employee was set at SR5,500 in these jobs.

The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development is Eng. Ahmad Al-Rajhi issued a decree requiring that 30 percent of the staff in marketing professions be Saudiized by private sector firms that employed five or more members of staff.

Marketing professionals covered by Saudization include: managers, marketing specialists, advertising and public relations managers, marketing sales experts, advertising designers, and commercial advertising photographers.