Saudi Arabia is planning to replace expatriates with Saudi nationals in 12 occupations within the next five months.
The first phase of the latest Saudisation drive will cover salespersons in car and motorcycle shops, clothing stores, children’s clothing, men’s accessories, home and office furniture stores, and household utensils.
It will be implemented from September 11, SPA reported on Wednesday.
The second phase, to start two months later, will include watch shops, opticians, electrical appliances and electronic shops, and the third phase, in mid-January, will target salespeople in medical equipment stores, construction materials shops, auto spare parts shops, carpet shops of all kinds, and confectionery shops.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development said that it was aiming at empowering male and female citizens economically through employment opportunities and at boosting their participation in the private sector.
SOURCE : ALBILAD
