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Saudis Try New Way To Fuel Economy: Going to Work.

Authors :
Pope, Hugh
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 4/1/2004, Vol. 243 Issue 64, pA1-A4. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Focuses on the economic and employment conditions in Saudi Arabia. Statistics indicating the majority of private-sector workers in Saudi Arabia are foreign; Impact of oil revenues in creating a society that lost their desire to work; Population growth in Saudi Arabia since the oil boom began three decades ago; Comparison of per capita income in Saudi Arabia and the United States, noting Saudi Arabia's has dropped relative to the U.S.; Comments from Ahmed Hakim, a flight attendant on Saudi Arabian Airlines, regarding the changing attitudes about work; Unemployment statistics for Saudi men aged 24-35, noting jobs will play a factor in future economic development in the country.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
243
Issue :
64
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
12680811