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On 19 January 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced two decisions regarding Saudization (localization) rates for roles in the sales and marketing sectors. The decisions introduce a 60% Saudization requirement for targeted professions, with specific salary criteria applicable to marketing roles. Employers have a three-month grace period to achieve compliance.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.