In December 2011, Saudi Labor Office has announced that as part of the Nitaqat system, the Iqama for 18 job categories and its sub-categories will no longer be renewed this month. These are:
1. Accountant
2. Secretary
3. Salesman
4. Sales Manager
5. Sales Supervisor
6. Finance Manager
7. Chief Accountant
8. Senior Accountant
9. Office Manager
10. Sales Assistant
11. Administration Manager
12. Office Boy
13. Driver
14. Receptionist
15. Warehouse Manager
16. Forklift Operator
17. Logistics Supervisor
18. Administrator
Those Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Saudi Arabia who fall in the above job categories should inquire their HR personnel or Government Relations Officers to verify this report and what to do next.