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Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Pay for Saudis in Dentistry, Pharmacy Professions

Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi. (SPA/File)
Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi. (SPA/File)
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Saudi Arabia Sets Minimum Pay for Saudis in Dentistry, Pharmacy Professions

Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi. (SPA/File)
Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi. (SPA/File)

Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) Ahmed Al-Rajhi issued a ministerial decision approving an amendment to the Saudization guide for dentistry and pharmacy professions.

The move comes as part of the ministry's efforts to provide promising and stable job opportunities for citizens and increase their participation in the labor market, according to Rajhi.

Under the new decision, the minimum pay for Saudis practicing the dentistry and pharmacy professions will be set at SAR 7,000 ($1,800), effective April 11, 2022.

The decision will apply to all private-sector facilities operating in the Kingdom that employ a minimum of three workers in the dentistry profession, provided the competent health authorities accredit them.

In addition, the decision will also apply to all private-sector facilities operating in the market, which have a minimum of five workers in the pharmaceutical profession, provided the competent health authorities accredit them.

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Albudaiwi: Advantage Oman Forum Offers Valuable Investment Insights

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi: Advantage Oman Forum Offers Valuable Investment Insights

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the Advantage Oman Forum is a valuable opportunity offered by Oman to discuss and review investment opportunities and initiatives, as well as future transformations in promising sectors in this field.
This came during Albudaiwi's participation in the first edition of the Advantage Oman Forum, which was held under the patronage and attendance of Omani Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, and in the presence of a number of ministers of the GCC countries, Sunday in Muscat. A group of senior officials and decision-makers participated in the forum, SPA reported.
The Secretary-General stated that Oman's Organisation of this forum reflects the insightful vision of the wise Omani leadership to strengthen the national economy and attract global investments, thus contributing to achieving sustainable development goals. He also praised the forum's activities and the workshops as well as the dialogue sessions it included, which provide the elements of success and sustainability for this forum, making it a regional and international platform and a destination for those interested in economic and investment affairs in Oman.
Furthermore, Albudaiwi added that Oman, with its attractive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, well-thought-out economic policies and significant economic, in addition to investment growth indicators, has become a destination for investors from around the world, stressing that this strengthens its position as a key pillar in the economies of the GCC countries and supports the council's aspirations for regional economic integration.
The Secretary-General concluded his statement by expressing his confidence that the forum will achieve positive results that will contribute to expanding the horizons of economic and investment cooperation between the GCC countries and the world, and support the comprehensive development process in the region.