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Discuss this article (1 Comments)Saudi municipal councils 'not ready' to employ women
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Thursday, 07 May 2009
zoomJOBS VIEW: A leading municipal council official in Jeddah says the time is not right for councils to start employing women. (Getty Images)
A leading Jeddah Municipality official has said the time is not right for councils to start employing women.
Hassan Al-Zahrani, vice chairman of the municipal council in Jeddah, said that the councils still needed time before involving females in their work.
Overly hasty moves to open the door to women’s participation could have negative consequences, he said in comments published on Thursday by Saudi Gazette.
His comments follow reports last month that revealed unemployment rates among Saudi women had climbed to almost 27 percent last August, up from 25 percent six months earlier.
The increase boosted the total number out of work in the kingdom from 9.8 percent to 10 percent over the same time period.
The issue of men and women sharing responsibilities is not up for debate, Al-Zahrani told the paper, as each one has their responsibilities specified in Shariah Law.
He said women were taking part in extensive areas of society that are suited to their nature, citing social issues and district centers and other societies.
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Consider Paying Unemployment Benefits
Posted by HYS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday 8 May 2009 at 01:54 UAE time
Employment of women is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. How do you expect them to support themselves? In many cases, they are the only providers for their families. Don't slam the doors in their face, pay for it until you are ready. Consider unemployment benefits for the unemployed males as well. Cut these benefits from the budgets of (or charge) thé entities which are blocking or working against the employment of locals. Let them pay for it and you'll be surprised at the outcome.
Posted by HYS, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday 8 May 2009 at 01:54 UAE time
Employment of women is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. How do you expect them to support themselves? In many cases, they are the only providers for their families. Don't slam the doors in their face, pay for it until you are ready. Consider unemployment benefits for the unemployed males as well. Cut these benefits from the budgets of (or charge) thé entities which are blocking or working against the employment of locals. Let them pay for it and you'll be surprised at the outcome.
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