Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski recruits 25 Saudi nationalsIn recognition of the importance of Saudisation, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has employed 25 Saudi nationals in the hospitality, food, beverage and housekeeping departments. Juan Uribe, general manager of Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski More… |
DoubleTree Hilton Riyadh moves ahead with Saudisation planDoubleTree Hilton Riyadh – Al Muroj Business Gate is moving full-speed ahead with its stated goal to identify, hire, train and mentor the best Saudi nationals who want to build a career in the hospitality sector in the kingdom. More… |
80pc of Makkah hotel jobs to be staffed by nationalsAround 80 per cent of the jobs in Makkah's hotels and tourist resorts will be staffed by locals by the end of the year, said a report. The plan, which is part of the kindom's Saudisation push, will be carried out in cooper More… |
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana bolsters nationalisation effortsAl Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana, a luxury hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has stepped up its Saudisation efforts through its “Duroob” programme, with plans to achieve over 45 per cent nationalisation by the end of the year. The Du More… |
Rainbow Milk Jeddah achieves platinum category of SaudisationThe Rainbow Milk factory in Jeddah has achieved 38 per cent Saudisation, which positions the organisation into the platinum category as per the labour laws of Saudi Arabia. Rainbow Milk is the major brand of FrieslandCampina Middl More… |
Maritime sector to play key role in Saudisation driveThe opportunities for Saudi Arabian nationals looking to forge careers in the shipping industry as part of the government’s long term drive towards Saudisation, will be explored during a special focus session at an inaugural maritime event More… |
Workshops to help boost SaudisationThe Saudi-based Sheikh Ismail Abudawood Training Center has signed a partnership agreement with the University of Business and Technology in Jeddah to present a series of workshops to support Saudisation by enabling students to excel in the work More… |
Saudisation ‘will support economic growth’Saudisation will support economic growth and although the SR2,400 ($640) levy on foreign employees in excess of locals will cause short-term margin pressures, it will result in long-term gains, a report said. “We believe Sau More… |
Saudisation quotas in private firms on the riseEdexcel, a leading provider of internationally recognized academic and professional qualifications, said the Saudisation quotas in private companies are growing at an impressive rate, mainly driven by vocational training of Saudi nationals. More… |
Saudi foreign worker limits 'will hit economy'Saudi Arabia's plan to limit foreign worker visas in an effort to boost local employment will have negative effects on the economy and could lead to higher inflation, according to Citi's Middle East chief economist. Companies in th More… |