Vision 2030 is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s workforce, creating new opportunities for both Saudi nationals and international professionals across multiple industries.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme is one of the most ambitious economic diversification strategies in the world. By reducing its reliance on oil and investing heavily in construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, tourism and digital innovation, Saudi Arabia is reshaping the Saudi job market at a speed and scale.
The effect is a surge in demand for skilled professionals in areas such as construction, engineering, project management, IT, renewable energy and hospitality. Employers must adapt to new workforce regulations, including Saudization quotas, while also attracting international specialists with technical expertise to deliver giga projects like NEOM, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate and The Red Sea Project.
We provide tailored recruitment and workforce management solutions to help businesses meet these demands and stay compliant under Vision 2030.
The Impact of Vision 2030 on Employment in Saudi Arabia
Vision 2030 is changing the entire employment landscape of Saudi Arabia. New sectors such as clean energy, smart cities, healthcare, fintech and tourism are growing rapidly, creating thousands of new jobs for Saudi nationals and overseas employees alike.
This expansion brings challenges:
- Meeting Nitaqat and Saudization requirements for local hiring
- Navigating complex visa, Iqama and GOSI processes for expatriates
- Scaling workforces to match the pace of giga project development
- Finding talent for highly specialised and technical roles
Our recruitment expertise and in-country knowledge ensure that companies can hire the right people, remain compliant and meet deadlines across every sector of Vision 2030.
How Leap29 Supports Companies in the Vision 2030 Job Market
As your recruitment partner in Saudi Arabia, we deliver end-to-end workforce solutions that make hiring simpler, faster and fully compliant. Our services include:
- Sourcing and placing talent for a variety of roles
- Full Saudization support to help you understand and meet quota obligations
- Visa, Iqama and GOSI management for international hires
- Payroll and contractor management for smooth workforce operations
- Workforce planning that adapts to project lifecycles and expansion needs
We support clients across construction, energy, technology, healthcare and more, ensuring they remain competitive and compliant in Saudi Arabia’s job market.
Balancing Local and International Talent
Vision 2030 places strong emphasis on hiring Saudi nationals, but international expertise is still vital to deliver complex projects and transfer knowledge.
We help companies build the right workforce mix by:
- Recruiting and integrating Saudi professionals for long-term workforce sustainability
- Mobilising international specialists in sectors where local expertise is limited
- Supporting knowledge-sharing between local and global teams
This balanced approach enables businesses to remain compliant with Saudization while leveraging the global expertise necessary to achieve project success.
Why Partner with Leap29 for Vision 2030 Recruitment?
With over 25 years of international recruitment experience and a proven track record in Saudi Arabia, we are uniquely positioned to support businesses in the Vision 2030 job market.
Our strengths include:
- Rapid mobilisation of skilled project teams across Saudi Arabia
- In-depth knowledge of labour law, Saudization and compliance frameworks
- Specialist recruitment expertise across construction, energy, technology and more
- Proven delivery on mega and giga projects aligned with Vision 2030
To discuss how Leap29 can support your Vision 2030 recruitment needs, contact our experts today on +44 (0) 20 8129 6860 or email us at expansion@leap29.com.
Vision 2030 FAQs:
What sectors are creating the most jobs under Vision 2030?
Vision 2030 is driving growth in construction, energy, tourism, healthcare, technology and infrastructure. Mega projects such as NEOM and The Red Sea Project are creating high demand for engineers, project managers, digital specialists and hospitality staff.
How is Saudization linked to Vision 2030?
Saudization is central to Vision 2030, ensuring that Saudi nationals play a greater role in the private sector. Companies must meet sector-specific quotas for local hiring while still bringing in international expertise for specialist roles.
What recruitment challenges do companies face under Vision 2030?
The main challenges are meeting Saudization quotas, managing visas and Iqamas for expatriates, sourcing technical talent in competitive sectors and scaling workforces quickly for giga projects. Partnering with a recruitment specialist like us helps businesses overcome these hurdles.
Why do companies need both local and international talent?
Saudi Arabia is investing in upskilling its local workforce, but many Vision 2030 projects require international expertise that is not yet widely available in-country.
How can Leap29 help my company with Vision 2030 recruitment?
Leap29 provides end-to-end workforce solutions in Saudi Arabia, including technical recruitment, Saudization compliance, visa and Iqama management, payroll services and workforce planning. We ensure you have the right talent in place to deliver on Vision 2030 goals without delays or compliance risks.
