New Labour Policy of Saudi Arabia Raised Concerns in Indians Employees

29 March 2013
Dushanbe

India Friday raised its concern with Saudi Arabia over its policy of reserving 10 per cent jobs for locals, a decision which will hit over 3 lakh low- and semi-skilled workers from India with a sizable number coming from Kerala.The Prince assured Ahamad that Saudi will always give the best consideration for Indians working in the Kingdom and values its very cordial relations with India.

The Indian Embassy has also taken up the matter with the Saudi Government, Ahamad told PTI adding, “There is no panic situation as of now. The Indian government will pursue the matter in the best possible way.”Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi yesterday said he had asked the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to take up the issue with Riyadh and its Labour Ministry and ensure that there would be no job loss for Indians on a mass scale.

Source – http://zeenews.india.com/business/news/international/india-raises-concern-over-saudis-new-labour-policy_73145.html

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