Indians to get effected; Saudi Arabia to ban 12 more occupations

New Delhi, Feb 08: Saudi Arabia is tightening more grip on providing employment to foreigners. According to new reports after banning foreigners from top posts now it is going to ban them from 12 more activities and occupations.

This move came in view of efforts by Saudi Arabia to provide more jobs to its citizens.

This move by Saudi will effect large number of Indians working there as many small jobs in malls and shops are done by Indians.

Labour and social development minister Ali Al-Ghafees issued a directive last month barring expatriates from certain jobs from the next Hijri year under the Islamic calendar that begins on September 11, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported.

Expatriates will be banned from outlets selling watches, eyeglasses, medical equipment, electrical appliances and electronics, car spare parts, building materials, carpets, automobiles and motorcycles, furniture and ready-made office materials, ready-made garments, children’s clothes and men’s wear, household utensils and pastries.

The ban will be rolled out in three phases between September this year and January 2019, reports said.