Marriage a Tough Proposition for Blue-Collar Saudis

Marriage a Tough Proposition for Blue-Collar Saudis
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With the Saudization program going in full swing, young Saudis are honing their skills as mechanics, electricians, tailors and technicians in different fields. Yet, when it comes to marriage, they discover that Saudi girls do not prefer them as grooms.
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Muhammad Al-Otaibi, a Saudi parent, said a reorientation in the sermons could go a long way in changing the people’s attitude to technical and some low-paying jobs held primarily by expatriates. According to the published data, the level of unemployment among Saudis stands at 31.7 percent.
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As Saud Al-Mutairy, a Saudi teacher, told Arab News: “Saudi youths should not think that if they start off as a secretary, they will retire as a secretary. The sky is the limit for hard working and productive Saudis. From a clerical position he can rise to an executive position, while a technician can be promoted as a technical supervisor and later as a technical manager if he sticks around and remains patient.”
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The statement about rising from clerk to executive level, etc. is pure BS!

than just McDonald. Nobody loves the working class.

You mean the Saudis are actually getting their hands dirty nowdays? Amazing...

that was good......snort, snort

& demographic powder keg. Those millions of jobless & alienated young Saudis are an easy mark for Al-Qaeda recruitment and radicalization. The only way you get to the top in the Kingdom of Saud is if you're part of the great extended royal family or their toadies. SG