Skills and occupations

One of the goals of the ”Labor Market Strategy” initiative is the establishment of professional standards for occupations linked to specific skills. This initiative seeks to define and identify skills at the labor market level, standardize skill concepts, and determine the skills associated with each occupations, creating a unified language connecting Saudi Arabia’s labor market and education system for both current and future labor market needs. The Saudi Skills Taxonomy serves as the foundation for the sectoral skills councils by offering a professional standard and sectoral competency framework. This taxonomy unifies and integrates the relations between professions, sectors, and skills. It leverages modern technologies and artificial intelligence to deliver detailed insights into the Saudi labor market, supporting workforce planning, monitoring market trends, and identifying current and future skill gaps.

The Saudi Skills Taxonomy was developed to address rapid labor market changes and the pressing need for a shared language to define skills in relation to occupations. Serving as the cornerstone of future initiatives, this classification helps to establish a unified and standardized terminology for skills across sectors. The taxonomy also facilitates communication and coordination among educational institutions, employers, and regulatory bodies, thereby enhancing the effective and seamless implementation of national policies and strategies.