Saudi labour reforms add 600,000 private sector jobs
Employment statistics are skewed by the low level of women in work due to religious restrictions on gender mixing.
March 20, 2013 9:44
Companies literally ‘pay the price’ for hiring foreigners
Private companies in Saudi Arabia are pressed to hire more locals and will pay an annual fine for each excess foreign employee.
November 13, 2012 6:11
Expat Exodus…I don’t think so…
The latest deadline on the Saudi expat issue has Kipp rather cynical...
June 1, 2011 3:44
Firms may shut down or face heavy fines with Saudi’s expat worker limits
With a September 7, Saudi's private sector will have to fulfill Saudisation quotas but economist fear the Netaqat programme may have negative effect on economy.
June 1, 2011 2:16
Failure to launch: A call to overhaul Saudization
Minimum wage and financial incentives for the private sector must be included in Saudization strategy. Arab News delivers some home truths.
May 11, 2011 11:59
Saudization drive
A call for the replacement of expats with Saudis in the retail sector is prompted out of necessity rather than discrimination, says Arab News.
January 4, 2011 1:53
Please hire Saudis,…please
The Saudi Arabian government is trying every possible means to provide employment to locals in the kingdom.
November 25, 2008 2:41
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26