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Saudi Arabia: Government announces labour localisation requirements for tourism sector professions

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21 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the introduction of localisation requirements for certain professions in the tourism sector. 

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3

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0 likely harmful

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Implementation date

02 Jan 2028

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 21 Apr 2025
Local labour requirement

On 21 April 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia announced new labour localisation requirements for tourism sector professions, entering into force on 2 Janu...

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Implementation date

03 Jan 2027

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 21 Apr 2025
Local labour requirement

On 21 April 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia announced new labour localisation requirements for tourism sector professions, entering into force on 3 Janu...

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Implementation date

22 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 21 Apr 2025
Local labour requirement

On 21 April 2025, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia announced new labour localisation requirements for tourism sector professions, entering into force on 22 Apr...

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