His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Jouf Region and chairman of the region's Higher Localization Committee, chaired a meeting of the committee today at the governorate headquarters, attended by its members and representatives of relevant bodies.

Prince Faisal praised the support and attention the wise leadership gives to the labour sector and localization programmes, and stressed the need for relevant bodies to work together to empower young men and women from the region and improve their chances in the job market.

The meeting reviewed progress on earlier recommendations, as well as the region's labour market data and indicators for the second quarter of 2026. It also looked at the work of field committees monitoring compliance with localization decisions and tackling fake Saudization.

Members discussed a plan to localize operation and maintenance contracts, potential job opportunities for Saudi nationals, and the efforts of the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) to support employment and develop human capital, along with proposed recommendations to strengthen localization and create sustainable jobs for the region's young men and women.