Prince Naif graces a meeting of Jeddah Chamber & Business

Jeddah, Aug 30, spa -- Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy
Premier and Interior Minister, graced last night a meeting organized
by Jeddah's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Business Community.

On arrival at the venue of the meeting, Prince Naif was welcomed by
Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah region, and a number
of senior officials.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohammed Al-Fadel, the Chamber's Chairman
condemned the savage attempt on the life of Prince Mohammed bin Naif
bin Abdulaziz, and said all people are ready to make sacrifices for
the sake of the country.

Al-Fadel said the meeting would provide a good opportunity to review
the comprehensive strategy for the development of Makkah region.

Al-Fadel pointed out that the global crisis has made clear the
soundness of the Saudi policy and style, adding that Saudi Arabia is
one of the most important economic powers in the Middle East and the
world.

The stability being enjoyed by the Kingdom is a matter of pride for
the entire world, he said.

In an extemporary speech, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz underscored the
importance of giving more attention to solving the problems of
traffic jams noting that the kingdom is one of the fastest countries
in the field of population growth.

"So it is an essential matter for the municipalities, transport
ministry in addition to the interior ministry to give attention to
this issue," he said.

Prince Naif said the experts commission at the council of ministers
is studying the possibility of formation of companies in the various
parts of the kingdom for the recruitment of the workforce. "These
companies will provide the private sector with their requirements in
the field of workforce as well as the citizens for home services
either maids or nannies".

Prince Naif believes that this development will put an end to the
phenomenon of workforce illegally staying back.

He noted that more than 1000 persons are deported from the Kingdom
on daily basis, adding that there are problems of more than 11,000
workers who have violated the regulations and are tackled by the
administration of passports.

Prince Naif urged the citizens to cooperate with the concerned
authorities in carrying out the regulations.

Prince Naif hoped that the prices of commodities would be reasonable
and hoped that the chambers of commerce and industry would assume
their responsibility in this respect.

He also urged the media to accurately and honestly report in this
respect.