Increased Saudization for Four Healthcare Professions Effective Today in Major Cities

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has announced the commencement of the initial phase of its decision to increase Saudization rates across four healthcare professions within the private sector. This implementation is effective today, April 17, 2025, and adheres to officially recognized professional definitions and titles.

 This first phase targets specific Saudization percentages: 65% for radiology, 80% for both clinical nutrition and physiotherapy, and 70% for medical laboratory. The stipulated minimum monthly salaries are SAR7,000 for specialists and SAR5,000 for technicians within these roles.

 The initial implementation covers all establishments, regardless of size, located in the major cities of Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al-Khobar. Large and mega-sized companies in other regions of the Kingdom are also included in this first phase.

 The second implementation phase, which will encompass the remaining establishments throughout the Kingdom, is scheduled to begin on October 17, 2025.

 The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has stated that comprehensive procedural guidelines outlining the decision and the mandatory Saudization rates are available on its official website. It urges all relevant establishments to comply with these regulations to avoid potential legal penalties.