Saudi Arabia sets 100% Saudization for administrative support roles

On 5 April 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a Ministerial Decision approving an update to the Procedural Guide for the Saudization of Administrative Support Professions. Under this decision, targeted administrative support roles are subject to a mandatory 100% Saudization requirement, limiting these positions exclusively to Saudi nationals in the private sector. 

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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