RIYADH: Madinah police have arrested 6,944 expatriates in the past two months for residency and labor violations.
They were arrested during routine inspections carried out by security authorities, said Madinah police spokesman Maj. Hussain Al-Qahtani.
Those arrested were without residency certificates, had expired iqamas or overstayed their Hajj/Umrah visas. Others had abandoned their sponsors in the Kingdom.
Police conduct inspections in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development and the Department of Immigration.
Those arrested were handed over to relevant authorities to complete appropriate action against them, Al-Qahtani said.
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6,944 arrested in Madinah for labor, residency violations
6,944 arrested in Madinah for labor, residency violations
Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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