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Need for an integrated employment system
Al-Jazirah newspaperA NUMBER of government and private agencies often announce their training programs that end with employment of the trainees. Their colorful advertisements motivate young people to enlist in the training programs with the hope of obtaining a good job that would relieve them of the headache of unemployment.At the end of the training program the agencies monitoring the activities of public and private agencies ensure that they fulfill their commitment to the trainees as declared in their advertisements.The overlapping of responsibilities between the concerned authorities has opened the door for manipulators to cheat young men and women who run for decent jobs after receiving training. The Ministry of Civil Service is in charge of monitoring employment at the public sector...
February 06, 2018

Need for an integrated employment system

Let us learn from the Finnish
Al-Watan newspaperA FEW weeks ago, I received a message from a Saudi woman through Twitter: "We the graduates of the Primary School Teachers Course like to request you to write about our plight as a result of the authorities marginalizing us for more than two years.”In fact, these graduates do not find jobs because their course is not recognized. Many of them have expressed their grievances through messages saying they cannot find jobs that suit their educational qualification.Those who pass the tests for Islamic education and Arabic language teachers are selected to fill vacancies in primary schools. But this contradicts their specialization, which stands as an obstacle for the employment of these graduates because most of them are unable to pass the tests.An official of the...
February 05, 2018

Let us learn from the Finnish

The farewell to a housemaid
Al-Watan newspaperIT was a very moving scene when all members of a Saudi family gathered at the airport to bid farewell to a domestic worker.The Indonesian housemaid who served the family for more than 33 years looked frail and was sitting in a wheelchair. But she could not hide her tears of parting in the final moments with her Saudi family.The woman served the mother of the family with loyalty and dedication till her death and looked after the children as they grew up to become adults. During the years she herself had aged and become incapacitated.She now needs to be served instead of serving others. She might have spent more than half her life in the Kingdom.The scene, which I watched on social media, was a moving one. The language of words had stopped and was replaced by hot...
February 04, 2018

The farewell to a housemaid

Saudi society is not special
Al-Jazirah newspaperThere are no cultural peculiarities in Saudi society. The entire thing has been one huge lie that Saudis have believed for the past four decades. Activists influenced by the religious “Awakening Movement” conjured this concept up and used it as a pretext to ban and permit things. They could ban anything and blame the cultural peculiarities of Saudi society.Over time, these peculiarities turned into shackles that have hindered development and undermined official efforts to keep up with modernity. On Friday 13 January, one so-called peculiarity was put to the test. Women were finally allowed to enter stadiums and watch football matches. This was a first in the Kingdom’s history. Everything went smoothly and not a single woman was harassed or complained. All of the...
February 03, 2018

Saudi society is not special

The impact of new reforms
Al-Hayat newspaperI had never seen a shop in Taif’s Central Mall with a “for rent” sign, although from time to time there might be one with a “for sublet” sign. However, when I recently visited the mall, I noticed that they had put up some “for rent” signs. I noticed the same thing in Riyadh where it used to be extremely difficult to find a store for rent, let alone for subletting.This means that Saudization and the crackdown on violators of residency regulations, coupled with the new fees on expatriate workers are having an impact on the renting of shops. Renting shops is good business for real estate owners who do not have to spend money on maintenance and renovation if the tenant leaves. The new tenant will take care of that, as each tenant will want to adapt the premises...
February 03, 2018

The impact of new reforms

Punish contractors responsible for dilapidated roads
Yasser Al-BehaijanAl-Jazirah newspaperSaher has undoubtedly reduced road accidents. The number of fatalities on our roads has decreased dramatically over the past few months. Reports show that drivers are now more aware of the importance of following traffic rules. The authorities should now apply a similar system to monitor the conditions of our roads. Some roads are dilapidated and cause fatal accidents that have claimed the lives of many people.Some roads have speed bumps in random locations while others have potholes because the construction work has not been up to scratch. Pools of dirty water can be seen on many streets. Some intersections do not have proper warning signs.The authorities should hold contractors accountable. Violators should be properly penalized in the way that...
February 03, 2018

Punish contractors responsible for dilapidated roads

Saudi Arabia is for Saudis
Al-Yaum newspaperBy saying that the Kingdom is for Saudis, I mean that all collective efforts until 2030 are to preserve the Saudi identity, economy, education system and respect for the citizen, not as a beneficiary but as a responsible partner. The decisions of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques have spread warmth and tranquility in the hearts of Saudis. The launching of the Citizen’s Account to support middle- and low- income earners and the continued support shown by the state for the education and health sectors are undoubtedly supported by the Crown Prince’s efforts to stay updated on the latest developments and the efforts of the Council for Economic Affairs and Development. The Crown Prince is keen to make the new Saudi Arabia stronger along with its citizens.However, we...
February 02, 2018

Saudi Arabia is for Saudis

Force private sector companies to increase salaries for Saudis
Okaz newspaperThere should be greater coordination between the private and government sectors so that there can be a level playing field as far as employee benefits are concerned. For too long, government jobs have offered greater benefits compared to the majority of private sector jobs, which results in greater satisfaction among public sector employees. For starters, the private sector should work in parallel with the government sector to provide basic benefits that are granted to most public sector employees. Programs that help employees adapt to increasing expenses or necessary national reform steps should be given the utmost importance.The country is for all citizens, but banks, companies and for-profit institutions have gotten used to benefiting from the hard work of employees while...
February 02, 2018

Force private sector companies to increase salaries for Saudis

Stop making fools into celebrities!
Al-Madina newspaperIt has become apparent after several recent incidents that our media industry needs to be cleansed of the imposters and “intruders” that are wildly popular on social media platforms. One of the recent incidents I am talking about involved a social media “clown” who is known for his attention-seeking antics. He insulted Saudi women, thinking he was funny but all he did was reveal his own ignorance that prevents him from distinguishing between bluntness and rudeness and between objective comedy and bad behavior.Another incident involved a popular media personality who went on TV and began inappropriately flirting with one of the program presenters. He was supposed to be part of an important discussion and instead he said on air what many young men would be ashamed...
February 02, 2018

Stop making fools into celebrities!

Our children and social media
Al-Watan newspaperI HAVE noticed that teenagers are the protagonists in many stories relating to violence, crime, immorality and extremism in our community. As a result, I used to wonder how our families deal with their children, whether or not they provide their children with necessary care and attention.There is a big gap between parents and their children. A friend of mine who is father of four boys and girls told me: "Every night I used to visit the bedrooms of my children to make sure they have fallen asleep in preparation to get up early in the morning to go to school."The friend said he used to do this because he was worried about the health of his children. According to a recent study if children keep awake for long hours into the night it would endanger their health,...
February 01, 2018

Our children and social media

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