In an attempt to Saudise jobs in the Hospitality Sector, the
Ministry of Labour and Social Development of Saudi Arabia has
issued a decision to fill the management and specialist job
opportunities with Saudi Nationals. Expected to come in force from
29th December 2019 onwards, 100% of the jobs related to
reservation, purchase, marketing, and front desk in hotels that are
three-star or higher and resorts, hotel suites and villas with a
rating that is four-star or higher have to be filled by Saudi
nationals.
The requirement of Saudisation has several exceptions and does
not apply to positions such as bellboys, parking valets, drivers or
doormen. For supervisors in the field of food and beverages, room
service, event section and laundry, at least one Saudi employee
must be present. Furthermore, 70% of the roles related to Sales
Manager and Events and Conference Sales Manager must be filled by
Saudi Nationals. With importance being given to Saudisation, such
initiatives
