02May2004 Kingdom encourage employment of Saudi citizens

Riyadh, 2 May, 2004

Minister of Labor Dr Ghazi Bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Gosaibi said his Ministry's instructions banning recruitment of foreign manpower by small establishments employing less than ten workers, was prompted by royal directives to train Saudis and help them join establishments in the private sector.

In a press statement issued here today, Dr Al-Gosaibi reiterated the keenness of the government on the rationalization of the recruitment of foreign manpower, and opening wide the doors for the employment of citizens. "A large number of Saudi staff have been trained in governmental and private training institutes. These trained personnel are capable of performing such work in a satisfactory manner," he said.

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