The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the decision to localize the optics sector across all regions of the country. The decision takes effect from March 18, 2023, following the grace period for the decision ends. The move involves a 50% localization of two professions, namely medical optometry technician and optician technician. The decision applies to all private sector establishments with a workforce of four or more in the optics sector, as specified in the target occupations table. The Ministry has pledged to offer a range of incentives and support to aid private sector establishments to hire Saudi workers. Additionally, the Ministry has emphasized the importance of adherence to the decision to avoid penalties for non-compliance. The move is part of the Ministry’s efforts to provide a stimulating work environment that facilitates increased participation of male and female citizens in the labor market and contributes to the economic system’s growth.
Localization of my profession “Medical Optometry Technician and Optician Technician” by 50%
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the start of implementing the decision to localize the “optics sector” in all regions of Saudi Arabia. As of March 18, 2023, following the end of the grace period specified for the decision to localize this sector.
The decision to localize the “optics sector” includes the localization of two professions by 50%, namely: “medical optometrist and spectacles technician.” It applies to all private sector establishments operating in the labor market that employ 4 or more workers in the optics sector, whose names are specified in the target occupations table.
The Ministry confirmed that it will provide a package of incentives and support related to supporting private sector establishments to assist them in hiring Saudis, including: supporting the recruitment process and searching for suitable workers, supporting the necessary training and qualification process, and assisting the employment process and job stability for Saudis.
In addition to the priority of benefiting from all the Emiratisation support programs available to the system, and the support and employment programs through the Human Resources Development Fund “Hadaf” in order to organize the Saudi labor market, develop it and raise its efficiency, to increase the participation of male and female citizens in the private sector, and provide more quality job opportunities, and achieve job stability
The Ministry issued a guide that explains the details of the decision and the mechanism for its implementation. And she stressed the need for establishments to adhere to and abide by the implementation of the provisions of this decision, in order to avoid the statutory penalties that will be applied once morest violators.
This comes as a continuation of the Ministry’s efforts aimed at providing a stimulating and productive work environment for male and female citizens, increasing their level of participation in the labor market, and enhancing their contribution to the economic system.
In conclusion, the localization of the “optics sector” by 50% in Saudi Arabia is a significant step towards providing more job opportunities for male and female citizens in the private sector. With the implementation of this decision, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is supporting private sector establishments by incentivizing them to hire Saudis and providing them with necessary training and qualification processes. Moreover, the Ministry’s efforts towards enhancing the participation of male and female citizens in the labor market will undoubtedly contribute to the overall development of the country’s economy. The guide issued by the Ministry provides details on the decision’s implementation, and it is important for all establishments in the optics sector to comply with the provisions of this decision to avoid any statutory penalties.