70% Saudization in the Pharmacy Jobs

The scope of Saudization is being extended and now it is covering the pharmacy jobs. The HRSD Ministry has decided to impose 70% Saudization in the pharmacy jobs.

According to the Ministry of Labor & Social Development, the Saudization of the pharmacy jobs shall be done in two phases. Recommended: List of Iqama Professions reserved for Saudis

First Phase

20% of pharmacy jobs were nationalized in the first phase of the Saudization of the jobs at the pharmacy initiated from 22 July 2020.

Second Phase

In the second phase of the Saudization of pharmacy jobs, another 30% of jobs will be Saudized. In this way, every pharmacy will have to hire at least 50% of Saudi pharmacist staff. This phase shall initiate from the 11th of July 2021 across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Third Phase

In the third phase of the Saudization of pharmacy jobs, another 20% of jobs will be Saudized. In this way, every pharmacy will have to hire at least 70% of Saudi pharmacist staff. This phase shall initiate from March 2022 across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Since the beginning of this year, Saudization has been announced for many sectors and job professions which includes;

• 100% Saudization in shopping malls.
• 50% Saudization in Pharmacy Jobs.
• 30% Saudization in the accounting profession.
• 25% Saudization in the IT sector.
• 20% Saudization in Engineering Jobs.

Source: Urdu News