المملكة: Including therapeutic nutrition… raising the nationalization rates for four health professions
Declared , in partnership with announced the start of implementing the second phase of the decision to raise the in the private sector.
As of Rabi’ Thani 25, 1447 AH corresponding to October 17, 2025 AD, in accordance with the approved definitions and professional titles.
Nationalization of professions in Saudi Arabia
This decision comes within the framework of the efforts of the two ministries to enhance the participation of national competencies in the labor market, and to provide motivating and productive career opportunities for male and female citizens in Various regions of the Kingdom, in support of the objectives of the labor market strategy and the health sector transformation programme.
The decision aims to nationalize the professions of: therapeutic nutrition and physical therapy by 80%, medical laboratories by 70%, and radiology by 65%, with the minimum wage for a specialist set at 7,000 riyals, and for a technician at 5,000 riyals. To include all health facilities in various regions of the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development provided access to procedural evidence through its website to clarify the details of the decision and the rates of Saudization, calling on all facilities to adhere to what was stated therein in order to avoid the statutory penalties imposed on violators.
Saudization of health professions
This decision comes as a continuation of For efforts to localize the health professions, the Ministry of Health is responsible for following up on the implementation of the decision in a way that suits the needs of the labor market.
Private sector establishments will also benefit from the support programs and incentives provided by the human resources and social development system, which include support for the processes of recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and career continuity, in addition to priority in benefiting from nationalization support programs and the Resource Development Fund programs. Humanity is a “goal.”
The two ministries confirm their continued joint national efforts to support the achievement of goals, accelerate the pace of achievement, empower national competencies, and raise their participation rates in the labor market, in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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