 The government's decision to replace salesmen with Saudi saleswomen at lingerie shops will be implemented in two phases, according to Abdul Wahid Al-Humaid, deputy labor minister for planning and development.
| I'm that's going to break the hearts of hundreds of young Soddy men dreaming of retail careers or comely bosoms. |
Speaking to reporters in Riyadh, he said the sales jobs at lingerie shops along the streets, central markets and major shopping centers would be restricted to Saudi women starting on June 18.
| "We've had too many cases of young fellers with their eyeballs popped out their heads..." |
In the second phase set to begin next year, sales jobs at shops of abayas and women's readymade dresses will be restricted to Saudi women, the Saudi Press Agency quoted Al-Humaid as saying. The ministry has appointed 30 women officials in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to implement the Council of Ministers' decision. |