Riyadh: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the start of the second phase of the decision to raise localization rates for dentistry professions in the private sector, effective January 27.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this decision is part of the two ministries' efforts to enhance the participation of national competencies in the labor market and provide motivating, productive job opportunities for both male and female citizens across the Kingdom. The initiative supports the objectives of the Labor Market Strategy and aims to improve the quality of health services in line with the targets of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The second phase is applicable to all private sector establishments employing three or more workers in dentistry specializations, mandating a localization rate of 55%.

The decision builds on initiatives to localize health professions, with the Ministry of Health overseeing its implementation to align with labor market needs. Private sector establishments are set to benefit from support programs and incentives provided by the human resources and social development ecosystem. These benefits include assistance with recruitment, training, qualification, employment, and job retention, as well as priority access to localization support programs and initiatives of the Human Resources Development Fund.