seekers to be recruited over the few coming months. Another procedure coinciding with this campaign is to restrict the issuance of work visas for private sector establishments and individuals, he said, adding that the measure was not designed to prevent foreigners from working in the Kingdom rather than rationalizing the process of importing foreign work force on one hand and giving room for Saudi job-seekers first on the other. Concluding his statement, the Minister appreciated foreigners working in the Kingdom for their invaluable role in the Kingdom's development.