Administrative roles 100 percent Saudised
Can we hire an expat receptionist?
The situation
The 2026 overview lists 69 administrative support professions as 100 percent Saudised, with some from 5 April 2026 and the rest after a grace period to 4 October 2026.
The law
- Developed Nitaqat Programme (Ministerial Decision 182495; Procedural Guide 2026): Required Saudi percentage depends on entity size and activity; bands Platinum, Green levels and Red
What it means for you
Receptionist, data entry and similar admin roles are likely among the 69 professions. An expat cannot be hired into them, and existing expats may have to move roles. Check the exact profession code on Qiwa before posting the job.
What to do
- Check profession list.
- Hire Saudi.
- Record in Qiwa.
We can do this for youNitaqat Saudization health check under the Developed Nitaqat programme 2026 to 2028: SAR 2,500