New Saudisation will replace expats with citizens within 5 months

THE FIRST PHASE OF LATEST SAUDIZATION TO IMPLEMENT FROM 11th SEPTEMBER

The first phase of latest Saudisation in 12 occupations to implement in Saudi Arabia from September 11th of 2018.

In the First phase, Expatriates Salesmen will be replaced with Saudi citizens (Men & Women) in the following sectors. 

1. Car and Motorcycle shops

2. Clothing stores (Men and children clothing stores)

3. Furniture stores (Home and Office furniture stores)

4. Kitchen Utensils and Home Appliances

- The Second phase to start after 2 months which is from 9th November of 2018, It will cover all salesman jobs in the following sectors.

1. Electronic and Electric Appliances

2. Watches and Clock Stores

3. Optical and Eye-wear stores

- The Third phase of Saudisation drive to start from 7th January of 2019, It will ban expatriates and allow Saudi nationals to work in the following sectors. 

1. Medical Equipment and Supplies stores

2. Building Material and Hardware stores

3. Auto Spare parts stores

4. Carpet and Floor covering selling stores

5. Sweet shops

- The Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Saudi Arabia said its aim is to empower Saudi male and female citizens by employing them in private sector.