In brief
Restricts work in women's lingerie and cosmetics shops and sections to Saudi women, and in other women's-goods activities to Saudis, in open and closed markets and standalone shops.
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.
Note
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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
- Restricted to Saudi women
- Women's goods
Timeline
- Issued: Published 5/12/1440H
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