Saudi Arabia Sees New Jobs in Tech, Healthcare – While Construction Hiring Slows
Saudi Arabia’s job market is entering a new phase of transformation, with tech and healthcare sectors leading hiring activity, while traditional industries such as oil, gas, and large-scale construction face a slowdown in recruitment.
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Tech and Healthcare Drive Demand
According to Innovations Group, a leading HR consultancy, Saudi businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors have maintained strong hiring momentum in 2025. Retail, finance, and education are also among the areas generating new job opportunities.
“The demand is increasingly shifting toward a more skilled workforce, with high-growth opportunities emerging in key sectors such as healthcare, technology, and financial services,” the report notes.
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Construction Sector Adjusts
The slowdown has been most evident in construction and energy. “In the oil and gas and some large-scale construction projects, hiring was delayed due to adjustments in government spending,” said Anurag Verma, General Manager for Saudi operations at Innovations Group.
Frequent reports of “re-sizing” at several prestige projects—including some of the giga-projects central to Vision 2030—have dampened demand for engineers and project-specific personnel.
Still, industry experts caution this may be temporary. With multiple megaprojects still in the pipeline, heavy recruitment will be needed eventually. The key question is how soon demand will return.
Salaries and Talent Retention
To retain skilled employees, Saudi employers are increasingly offering regular salary increments.
“Employers have chosen to retain the best talent by giving increments,” Verma explained. “Salary costs for new hiring are 6%-8% higher for white-collar staff in comparison to last year.”
Innovations’ data suggests the Saudi manpower market for white-collar workers could reach $1.16 billion by 2030, while demand for blue-collar staffing could exceed $1.68 billion in the same period.
Multinationals and Regional Headquarters
Saudi Arabia’s push to attract multinational companies to establish regional headquarters in Riyadh is also expected to bolster hiring. The latest PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) shows expansion in private-sector activity, pointing toward further recruitment, especially in financial services and technology.
“Saudi Arabia is still years away from seeing its tech sector reach full potential,” said a senior HR specialist focused on technology hiring. “Even with many AI-related investments being announced, the serious hiring in this space is yet to start. Realistically, one might have to wait for 2026 before tech hiring picks up.”
A Shifting Job Landscape
The shifts in Saudi Arabia’s labor market highlight a broader economic transformation under Vision 2030. While construction and energy remain central to growth, new economy sectors such as healthcare, tech, and finance are emerging as the engines of job creation.
As the Kingdom continues diversifying, the coming years may see a recalibrated workforce—leaner in traditional industries but increasingly driven by innovation, skills, and global investment flows.
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