Saudi Arabia wants localisation of 20 per cent of 117 engineering fields by beginning of 2021
The decision applies to all private sector establishments that employ five or more engineering professionals
The kingdom has implemented a strict Saudisation policy in several sectors
Saudisation is now mandatory in several retail sectors in the kingdom
The shops were leased by Saudi nationals and illegally run by expatriates on a profit sharing basis, according to reports
The exodus comes after more than 277,000 expats left their jobs in the fourth quarter
GulfTalent said Saudisation policies meant many firms in the country were lowering their headcount
Expats now have to pay a monthly sum of SAR100 for each of their unemployed dependents