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Decision Restricting Mobile Phone Sales and Repair to Saudis

Restricts mobile phone sales and repair to Saudi men and women: 50% within three months from 1 Ramadan 1437H, then 100% from 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1437H.

Ministerial decision29/11/1438H · 21 August 2017Employment

In brief

Restricts mobile phone sales and repair to Saudi men and women: 50% within three months from 1 Ramadan 1437H, then 100% from 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1437H.

Summary of the law

Saudization decisions

  • Breaching occupation-localization decisions is a Labour Law violation, with fines multiplied by the number of workers concerned.
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What it covers

  • Activities and occupations covered
  • Restricted to Saudis

Timeline

  1. Issued: Published 29/11/1438H

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