Syrian visitors seek work in food sector

RIYADH — A number of Syrians living in the Kingdom on visitor’s visas have applied to work in the food sector, Makkah newspaper reported. A source said Riyadh Municipality received a large number of applications from Syrians on visitor’s visas wishing to work in the food business, in cafes and buffets. They were applying for health certificates from the municipality. “The municipality was not sure what to do with these applications so they were forwarded to the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of Labor and Social Development announced Syrians on visitor’s visas can work in the food sector,” said the source. The source added the Ministry of Interior accepted the Syrian’s applications as they are allowed to work in the Kingdom temporarily for six months in view of the political situations in their country.