Nitaqat Law

New Saudi labour law: States to prepare rehabilitation programme

Concerned over possible job loss to Indians in Saudi Arabia due to a new labour law, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Tuesday asked nine states to prepare a rehabilitation programme so that those returning to the country from the Gulf nation get employment.

Govt will help Indians affected by new Saudi law: Khurshid

The new Saudi Arabian Nitaqat law makes it mandatory for local companies to hire one Saudi national for every 10 migrant workers.