The article "Saudi Arabia lacks skills in the consulting industry" (Apr. 11) is simply nonsense. There are plenty of well-experienced Saudis in various sectors who can provide consultancy services in their fields. However, the problem lies with companies that simply do not trust these Saudi talents, and who always believe that foreign expertise is much more reliable and trustworthy. Of course, there are excellent foreign experts, but that should not imply that local talent is not available. T. Tawfiq, Online response II. This is possible only when you start respecting professionals who work in our country. I know a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who worked for the big five whose case against his sponsor dragged on for nine years. The case was continually delayed by his sponsor and by the system. It is two years since the judgment was given and he still has not been paid his dues. Nooruddin Suleiman, Online response
