[Saudi Arabia] Government urged to abolish fees for expats in construction

In Saudi Arabia, a member of the Shoura Council has called for the government to consider abolishing fees imposed on expatriates working in the construction sector, aiming to help reduce housing costs for Saudi citizens, ARY News reports.

During a Shoura Council session under the chairmanship of Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh, Council member Raeda Abu Nayan urged the Ministry of Commerce, in coordination with relevant authorities, to examine the possibility of removing fees levied on expatriate workers in the construction sector, according to a Saudi Gazette report. 

Ms Abu Nayan reportedly stated that such a move could lower housing costs for citizens and encourage greater investment in the real estate development sector, helping restore balance to the market.

Source: ARY News

In Saudi Arabia, a member of the Shoura Council has called for the government to consider abolishing fees imposed on expatriates working in the construction sector, aiming to help reduce housing costs for Saudi citizens, ARY News reports.

During a Shoura Council session under the chairmanship of Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh, Council member Raeda Abu Nayan urged the Ministry of Commerce, in coordination with relevant authorities, to examine the possibility of removing fees levied on expatriate workers in the construction sector, according to a Saudi Gazette report. 

Ms Abu Nayan reportedly stated that such a move could lower housing costs for citizens and encourage greater investment in the real estate development sector, helping restore balance to the market.

Source: ARY News