Saudi ministry implements decisions to localize health specialties, raise minimum wages

RIYADH: Following the end of grace period, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has implemented its decision to localize health specialities by 60 percent, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
While engineering and technical professions related to the health sector are to be localized by 30 percent. 
Additionally, the decision of raising the salaries of Saudi dentists and pharmacists to a minimum of SR7,000 ($1,867) has also come into effect. 
The decisions have been taken to ensure stimulating and productive job opportunities for Saudis and raise the level of their participation in the labor market.