Saudi Arabia bans foreigners from a dozen professions


Most Saudis – about 70 per cent – are employed in the public sector, which is financed by the kingdom’s robust oil sector.

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By The New Arab | January 31, 2018

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD) listed 12 professions on Monday as off-limits to foreigners.

Beginning 11 September, a range of sales jobs in the automotive, garments, home furniture and kitchenware industries will be nationalised.

The MLSD “issued a decision to restrict work in 12 activities and occupations to Saudi men and women … to enable their employment in the private sector,” wrote Khaled Abalkhail, a ministry spokesman, in a public statement.

Oman made a similar announcement this week, temporarily barring new residency visas for expats in 87 job roles, reported Arab News.
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