DMW-ADVISORY-29-2025 — EXPANSION OF SAUDIZATION TO 69 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROFESSIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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ADVISORY NO. Series of 2026 29

EXPANSION OF SAUDIZATION TO 69 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROFESSIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDIARABIA

Arabia has expanded the implementation of Saudization to cover sixty-nine (69) recruitment agencies,Overseas Filipino Workers(OFWs), and the general public that the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of the Kingdom of Saudi administrative support professions in the private sector. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW hereby informs all licensed

professions are reguired to fill such positions exclusively with Saudi nationals.Among the affected occupations are the following: Under the said policy, establishments employing workers in the covered

General administrative support roles. Reception and front-desk functions;and Translation and interpretation services Data entry positions; Secretarial and clerical positions;

initiatives under its Vision 2030 program aimed at increasing the participation of Saudi nationals in the private sector workforce. The policy forms part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's labor market localization

foreign workers, including OFWs, particularly those engaged in administrative support and related occupations. Accordingly: implications of the said policy on current and prospective employment opportunities for In view thereof, all concerned stakeholders are hereby advised of the possible

1. Licensed recruitment agencies are advised to closely coordinate with their Saudi principals and employers regarding the implementation and coverage of the

requirements,and contract renewals; Saudization policy, including possible effects on job orders, deployment

2 Prospective OFWs applying for administrative support-related positions in the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to verify the status and eligibility of the offered positions prior to processing their applications;

3. OFWs currently employed in affected occupations are encouraged to coordinate

with their employers and the concerned Migrant Workers Offices MWOs fol

redeployment options, if necessary;and guidance and assistance regarding their employment status and possible

DEPARTMENT OF MIGRANT WORKERS General Services Division Administrative Servic S

RECEIVED By:RICHIE M.GUEVARRA CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED Date:June 01.2026 Time:02:45 P.M By:DMW General Services Division on _June 01,2026

4 All concerned are encouraged to remain updated through official advisories and announcements issued by the DMW, MWOs, and the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh

For guidance and strict compliance

Issued this 1st day of June2026 in Mandalyong City, Philippines.

HANS LEO J. CACDAC Secretary

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on June 01,2o26