JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has launched a new skills framework for the mining and industrial sectors to standardize job roles and support workforce development.
The initiative was unveiled by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef on the sidelines of the Global Labor Market Conference 2026, according to Al-Eqtisadiah.
The framework is intended to help employers, job seekers and training providers better navigate labor demand in mining and industry, as Saudi Arabia accelerates investment in manufacturing, minerals processing and related value chains under Vision 2030.
“This is, in fact, a tool which ensures clear definitions of occupations and their required skills. It will cover more than 500 job roles, detailing the necessary skills, responsibilities, and titles,” Alkhorayef said during a discussion panel at the event.
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said the initiative — known as the Industry & Mining Occupations & Skills Framework — will serve as a national reference for occupations and skills in mining and industry.
