As many readers will know a strong theme of the
KSA Labour Law (and the Ministry of Labour's current social and
economic policy drive) is the promotion of the employment of Saudi
nationals. Part of this policy is an emphasis on succession
planning with the aim being the ultimate replacement of any foreign
employee with a Saudi national.
There are several ways in which the Labour Law and its
implementing regulations set out in Ministerial Resolution No 1982
dated 28/6/1437 (the Regulations) seek to promote
upskilling of Saudi nationals and succession planning.
Article 42 of the Labour Law requires employers to maintain a
record of succession planning and record the non- Saudi employees
replaced by Saudi employees. As part of these records,
employers should maintain job descriptions for each role within the
business, creating professional paths for certain skilled job
categories and providing training and qualifications to ensure that
over time Saudi nationals are
