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Saudization Ratios Annex for ICT Activities

Sets the minimum and maximum Saudization ratios for each activity and occupation in the ICT sector under the Nitaqat programme.

Regulation9/7/1442H · 21 February 2021Employment

In brief

Sets the minimum and maximum Saudization ratios for each activity and occupation in the ICT sector under the Nitaqat programme.

Summary of the law

Key points

  • Missing the required ratio lowers the establishment's Nitaqat band, blocking recruitment and work-permit renewals.
  • Check the activity in your commercial register; the ratio follows the activity, not only the job.

Note

  • The official file's text cannot be extracted reliably, so it is not reproduced here.

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

  • Ratios per activity
  • Targeted occupations
  • Link to Nitaqat

Timeline

  1. Issued: Published 9/7/1442H

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