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Saudi Arabia stops hiring foreign dentists

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IANS Riyadh

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced its decision to stop hiring foreign dentists to provide job opportunities for locals.

The decision, announced by the Labour Ministry, aims to encourage the private sector to hire more locals in the medical area, Xinhua news agency reported.

The latest move is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to expand its labour force.

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First Published: May 09 2017 | 4:06 PM IST

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