In October 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a decision mandating the progressive localization of consultancy professions up to 40% by the end of March 2024. Such targeted localization (or Saudization) of specific professions is not extraordinary in Saudi Arabia.

Senior Research Associate Cian contributes to the KAPSARC initiative on Productivity and Economic Diversification in Saudi Arabia. His current work focuses on economic… Cian contributes to the KAPSARC initiative on Productivity and Economic Diversification in Saudi Arabia. His current work focuses on economic diversification in Saudi Arabia, labor dynamics in GCC countries, gender employment gaps in the GCC, and policy recommendations for Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Before joining the center, he worked as an energy analyst in Vienna. Most recently, he served as the editor of Intereconomics Review of European Economic Policy in Hamburg, where he worked with academics all over the world to publish and promote diverse research topics for a policy-oriented readership.
Expertise
- Labor Economics
- Demography
- Policy analysis.
Publications See all Cian Mulligan’s publications

Renewable Energy and Job Creation: An Automation Risk Assessment
In October 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a…
20th September 2023
Exploring the Effect of a Transportation Subsidy on Saudi Arabia’s Main Labor Force Indicators
In October 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) issued a…
30th April 2023