In brief
Explains the decision to Saudize grocery stores and supermarkets and its targeted jobs, including cashier, checkout supervisor, customer service, section supervisor and branch manager, and available support programmes.
Summary of the law
Saudization decisions
- Breaching occupation-localization decisions is a Labour Law violation, with fines multiplied by the number of workers concerned.
- Check your activity and region; some decisions apply to one region only.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Targeted jobs
- Support programmes
Timeline
- Issued: Published 25/8/1442H
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Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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