Employment Landscape#Work & Skills
The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions welcomed the proposed amendment as a “positive step” towards empowering the Bahraini workforce.
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The Ministry has also banned brokering or advertising jobs for Saudis unless the activity is licensed and complies with official rules.
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Gulf countries are fast-tracking workforce nationalisation to transform their economies — using policy, enforcement, and cultural shifts to boost national talent in the private sector. But is policy alone enough?
Employment LandscapeEconomy & Policy#Hiring
The initiative will be implemented in three phases, from April 2026 to April 2028, prioritising over 40 job roles, including tourism managerial positions, chefs, and PR and marketing roles, for Saudization efforts.
Employment LandscapeEconomy & Policy
The phase 1 will apply to all private sector establishments employing at least one worker in the main cities—Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Dammam, and Khobar.
Employment Landscape#Work & Skills
The focus is on supporting job seekers and nurturing local talent to meet the evolving needs of the region’s labour market.
Employment Landscape#Future of Work#Work & Skills#Artificial Intelligence
With 65% of Saudis under 35, investing in lifelong education is essential. Saudi Arabia is focused on developing skills and addressing workforce gaps for the future.
