Saudi to start fining firms with expat majorities

Posted by: adan Sunday, 13 January 2013 11:01 AM[UAE] - phil_qatar

I think Saudi's demand on every level of work will be realized, I think also that there workforce is on the way and will be highly professionalized. But demands will surely hire expats today and on the way. A working Saudi will be a good habit. Resources both natural and manpower is busy partnership.

Posted by: Kaj RISSLER Saturday, 24 November 2012 1:27 AM[UAE] - sWITZERLAND AND SWEDEN ( SWEDISH BORN)

I like this discussion! I can only contribute a personal view.
Whatever anyone thinks from his personal experiance, the Saudies care correct to promote integration and foreign skills. Howerever like all countries They are tied with history and change is not easy- look at Iran ( and what the Shah did with the blessing of US) and all turmoil in the world. Sweden were I was born had a narrow escape from communism, other countries not. Absolute rule, normally absolutely corrupts-with few exceptions. Change comes - sometimes by Nature - and this cannot be disputed, but change imposed by rulers is a different thing . Very tricky-
I salute Saudi, if they can bring about a change and an adaption without too much bloodshed and misery. The world through history is filed with this.
Who is right and WHO IS WRONG-gives a good true example of this. It is only possible to try and not cause to much suffering in the process. No one is right - and as the English say You try to muddle through./ K

Posted by: Elham Friday, 23 November 2012 4:20 PM[UAE] - UAE

Every country must take care of the interests of its own citizens, not its guests. Kudos to Saudis and hopefully the same will soon be implemented throughout the Arabian Gulf. Happy UAE National Day.

Posted by: Nirsly Thursday, 22 November 2012 2:47 PM[UAE] - Uae

@YouMustBeJoking

My friend, that applies to every claim.

I travel to Saudi every month, and every firm I meet has a very high percentage of Saudis, in addition to the numerous international firms outside Saudi which have hired Saudis.

What international standards are you referring to? The ones that bankrupted your financial system, and showed all the frauds in your banks? The ones that have caused 25% unemployment in Spain and Greece? The ones where the most senior members of your government have affairs and disclose national security information?

Please tell us which international standards to follow.

Posted by: Wildwine Wednesday, 21 November 2012 3:00 PM[UAE] - UAE

May be you are correct; but why doesn't the government bring in harsher penalties; e.g. restrict visas to expats, strict rules on qualifications, higher penalties, increased visa fees etc.etc.
Because the government wants to promote a free market. With a highly mobile global workforce, private sector will simply go for best value for money, you can not blame them because the private sector is essentially profit driven. You can not blame the expats either; because their intention when they take a job in the Gulf is not to undermine local population, but to make a better living themselves. It is all demand supply forces in a globalized labour market.
It is a difficult situation for you guys, only time will tell how things will work out.