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The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, announced the issuance of a decision to localize occupations in sports centers and gyms in the private sector by 15%. The decision will enter into force as of 08/06/1448 AH corresponding to 18/11/2026 AD. The localization rate will be applied to establishments with 4 or more workers. This decision comes within the efforts aimed at providing more stimulating and productive job opportunities for male and female citizens in various regions of the Kingdom.

The decision included the localization of 12 professions in men's and women's sports centers and gyms, including: a sports coach, a professional football coach, a sports supervisor, a special sports coach, and a professional athletics coach. This enhances the quality of sports services provided in the private sector, which contributes to a more professional environment in sports facilities.

The Human Resources and Social Development System provides the necessary support programs to help enterprises employ Saudis, which include support for recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and career continuity, in addition to the priority of benefiting from Saudization support programs and programs of the Human Resources Development Fund "Hadaf".

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched a procedural guide explaining the details of the decision, the percentage of Saudization and the targeted professions on the Ministry's website, stressing the need for establishments to adhere to and abide by the implementation of the provisions, in order to avoid the legal penalties that will be applied against violating establishments.

This announcement is an embodiment of the fruitful cooperation between the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Ministry of Sports, which in turn will follow up the implementation of the decision in line with the needs of the labor market. Private sector establishments will also benefit from the support and incentives programs provided by the Human Resources and Social Development System, which include support for recruitment, training, rehabilitation, employment, and career continuity, in addition to the priority of benefiting from Saudization support programs and programs of the Human Resources Development Fund "Hadaf".

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01-Rajab-1447-21-December-2025
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