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Saudization & NitaqatOfficial source ·Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development· 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia raises project management localization rate to 70%

Effective from 14 Feb 2027

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, announced a decision to raise the localization rate for project management professions in the private sector to 70%. The decision applies at entity level to private-sector establishments with three or more employees in the targeted professions.

What does it mean for you?

For job seekers

ماذا يعني لك؟ قد تتوسع فرص الكفاءات الوطنية في مهن إدارة المشاريع لدى منشآت القطاع الخاص المشمولة بالقرار.

For companies

ماذا يعني لك؟ على المنشآت التي لديها 3 عاملين فأكثر في المهن المستهدفة الاستعداد لتحقيق نسبة توطين 70% على مستوى الكيان.

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