Saudi Arabia: Dental Sector Saudization Ratio To Increase

Effective March 10, 2024, the Saudization ratio for private dental healthcare occupations will increase to 35 percent (from the current 30 percent). This requirement will only apply to private dental healthcare businesses employing three or more workers. The minimum monthly salary for Saudi nationals will remain at SAR 7,000. Through this policy change, Saudi authorities seek to stimulate private-sector job creation while increasing the labor market participation of both male and female Saudi nationals.