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1 – 10 of 34A major goal of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s strategic development framework, is to address persistently high levels of unemployment, especially amongst young people. Although…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274315
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The measures represent a milestone in the ongoing process of easing restrictive rules which make women legally dependent on husbands or male relatives. However, several leading…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245974
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It launched the annual forum of ‘Top CEOs’, reflecting rapid changes in Riyadh’s policy over the past year. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to increase female…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232017
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The deal links two key sectors in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ efforts to diversify their hydrocarbon-dependent economies, connecting transportation and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281388
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However, more than half of employed Saudis work in the public sector, with their pay absorbing about 45% of the state budget. Increased employment of Saudi nationals in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274926
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Strong economic growth has provided the resources that have supported increased job creation. However, the rise in employment rates, particularly among women, is also the result…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272093
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The rapid social changes under way, such as letting women drive and reopening cinemas, largely focus on creating new economic opportunities. They also serve a political purpose…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236599
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This comes on the back of government efforts to implement reforms, including the passage of a new labour law in July. The law aims to support growth and increase the employment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281249
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This followed Abu Dhabi's decision in June 2016 to boost mandatory insurance premiums for expatriates' basic healthcare entitlements. Nationals must also now make a co-payment…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217390
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Nearly a year into the ‘Vision 2030’ strategic plan, Riyadh is also seeking to boost the economy and combat boredom among Saudi youth through some cautious steps towards social…