Rule · SAMA · 14 Dec 2018
The Saudi Central Bank mandates the complete Saudization of all positions within Class A and B money exchange institutions, requiring them to submit a detailed implementation plan within two weeks of the circular's issuance. The regulation stipulates that all Saudization efforts must be fully completed within one year, with non-compliant entities subject to regulatory enforcement actions. This directive supports Saudi Vision 2030 by ensuring qualified Saudi nationals are appropriately trained and integrated into money exchange operations.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Saudi Central Bank
Head Office
Money Exchange Centers Supervision Department
Reference No.: 41/21755
Date: 06/04/1440 AH
Attachments: None
Circular
Subject: Saudization of Jobs for Money Exchange Institutions and Companies (Class A & B)
To: Respected Sirs,
Peace be upon you,
Based on the authorities granted to the Saudi Central Bank under paragraph (c) of Article 15 of the Regulations Governing Money Exchange Activities, issued by Minister of Finance Decision No. (1357) dated 01/05/1432 AH, the Bank is authorized to issue any instructions it deems necessary to apply supervisory and regulatory requirements on money exchange activities.
In line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the Bank emphasizes restricting all activities in this sector to Saudi nationals and requires the qualification of Saudi employees and their enrollment in appropriate training programs suited to their job nature. Money exchange institutions and companies must immediately take the necessary steps to ensure full compliance with this circular, and provide us within two weeks of its date with a plan for the complete Saudization of your jobs. The total timeframe for completing the Saudization of all jobs shall not exceed one year from the date of this circular. Please note that the Bank will take all necessary regulatory actions against non-compliant money exchange institutions and companies.
Yours sincerely,
Brigadier General
Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri
Deputy Governor for Supervision
Distribution Scope:
Bin Sudan
P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Phone: 011 4633000
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