Saudi arabia is changing very fast now days. They have this big plan called Vision 2030 where they dont want to only depend on oil money anymore. So they making new citys, new roads, new technolgy, new turism, and also clean energy like solar and wind. Because of this, many jobs are coming in 2025.
If you are thinking to work in saudi, then maybe now is like one of best times. Lots of companys are hiring people. Also goverment making it easyer for people from other countrys to come and work.
In this artical, i will tell about job market, how to apply, where to find jobs, what problems can come, and also some tips.
Job Market in 2025
Before saudi arabia was all about oil and gas. But now they want to grow other things too. So jobs are coming in tourism, entertanment, computer, transport, helthcare, hotels and more.
They are also building mega city like NEOM and also many new bridges, airports, big roads. This need many workers like enginers, managers, and also simple labor.
Saudi also change some labor law to make life easyer for expat (expat means foreign worker). Some benifits also going to expats like money save plans and better safty rules.
But IMF (big money group) said Saudi economy maybe not grow so fast in 2025 because oil cut. So good jobs are there, but also competition is hard.
Sectors Hiring Many People
In 2025 some fields need more workers then others. These are:
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Energy, Oil & Renewable – jobs like enginer, maintanance, drilling.
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Construction – project manager, quality control, civil enginer, mason, labor.
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Computer & IT – software developer, cyber security, data guy, cloud.
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Healthcare – doctor, nurse, lab tech, medical tools.
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Logistics & Transport – ports, trade, supply chain.
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Hotels & Tourism – resorts, tour guide, event managment.
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Government Jobs – admin, planing, rules jobs.
So lot of chance if you have skills.
Where to Find Jobs
If you want to find jobs in Saudi, you can try:
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Websites: Bayt, GulfTalent, Indeed, Naukrigulf.
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Company sites: Like Aramco have own page for jobs.
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Recruitment agency: they help find jobs but careful scam.
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Government portals: ministry, military, security jobs.
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Linkedin: many jobs there, in 2025 over 17,000 jobs listed.
Example: Alfanar (big Saudi company) have jobs like application enginer, sales manager.
Famous Employers
Some company always hire:
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Aramco – biggest oil company.
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Alfanar group – hire in enginering, sales, logistics.
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Saudi goverment – like police, military, admin.
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Multinational – tech, consulting, energy.
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Construction firms – because mega projects.
Sometimes they do big recruitment drive and hire many people at once.
Visa & Rules
To work legal you need work visa. Mostly company who hire you will sponsor it.
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Some jobs only for Saudi people, like in army or security.
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For expat, visa is must.
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Saudi also making new pension plan for expat.
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Always read the job advert proper because some jobs have extra rules.
How to Apply Step by Step
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Make CV (resume) short but strong. Show your best experince.
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Write cover letter (if they ask). Say why you want to work in Saudi.
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Apply on job website or company site.
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After apply, try to connect with HR on Linkedin.
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Get ready for test and interview.
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If you pass, sign contract.
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Then apply visa with employer.
How to Stand Out
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Speak English good. If you know some Arabic, more better.
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Take extra certificate (like IT cert).
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Show you worked in international place before.
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Show you are flexible and can move.
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Use contacts and referrals.
Challenges You Must Watch
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Contract problem: check salary, duration, bonus, leave.
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Worker rights: know your rights. In past some workers in Gulf had hard life.
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Scams: never pay for job.
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Rules change: visa rules sometimes change fast.
New Job Updates (2025)
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Saudi security office (Presidency of State Security) start hiring “First Soldier” jobs.
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Alfanar company list new jobs like sales manager, system analyst.
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Amazon also posting jobs in Riyadh.
So right now jobs are open.
Premium Residency
Saudi also have thing called Premium Residency. It is like “gold card”. If you get it, you can live and work without sponsor. Many people like it, more than 40,000 people apply in 2024–2025.
Success Stories
Many people from India, Pakistan, Philippines, and other country already got jobs in Saudi. They work in enginering, IT, hotel, and other. They say secret is: apply again and again, get special certificate, and make good network.
Mistakes You Should Not Do
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Dont send same resume everywhere.
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Dont forget visa rules.
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Dont sign contract without reading.
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Dont only apply in 1 website.
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Dont believe fake recruiter asking money.
Future of Jobs (After 2026)
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Green energy will grow.
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Tourism and hotels will grow.
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More smart city projects like NEOM.
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Maybe more easy policy for expats.
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Long term residency for foreign talent.
So learning now is good for future.
FAQ
Q1. Can foreigner get government job?
Mostly no, only some jobs open for foreigners.
Q2. How long for work visa?
2–8 weeks after contract and medical.
Q3. Need Arabic?
Not always, English okay in many jobs. But Arabic help.
Q4. Salary range?
Engineer, IT get high salary. Hotel, service job pay less.
Q5. Premium residency needed?
Not must, but give freedom.
Q6. What to check in contract?
Salary, leave, house, medical, duration, termination.
Conclusion
Saudi Arabia in 2025 is full of jobs. If you prepare well, make good CV, apply in right place, then you can find chance. Dont waste time, apply smartly.
Next steps for you:
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Pick 3–5 jobs you like.
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Make resume for each.
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Apply on website and company site.
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Network with people in Saudi.
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Watch new goverment announcements.
Good luck if you want to go Saudi for job.
