Under the new Saudi labour rule, only the kingdom’s nationals will be hiredto work in the country’s shopping malls.

Human Resources and Social Development Minister Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhiissued three new labour ruleslinktomodify the country’s restaurant sector.

In his statement, the minister said, “The changes would mean jobs for51,000 Saudi men and women.”

According to the first directive, only Saudi’s would be working in shoppingmalls and their management offices.

However, a restrained number of roles would be excluded, but the ministrydid not specify which ones.

The other rule changes were related to raising the number of Saudis workingin the restaurant, cafe and catering trade.

It is the latest government move to boost the number of Saudis in theworkforce.

Earlier, the Saudi government had said that the exit and re-entry visareforms will also allow expatriate to travel outside Saudi Arabia withouttheir employer’s approval after presenting a request.