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Saudi Arabia stops hiring foreign dentists

Xinhua, May 9, 2017 Adjust font size:

Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the decision to stop hiring foreign dentists to provide job opportunities for locals, Al Riyadh online news reported.

The decision, announced by the Labor Ministry on Tuesday morning, aims to encourage private sectors to hire more locals in the medical area.

The latest move is part of Saudi Arabia's effort to expand and reinforce its labor force. Endit