By ARAB NEWS

JEDDAH: Foreign workers contracted by various government bodies will by paid the 15 percent cost-of-living allowance on equal footing with their Saudi colleagues, local daily Al-Watan reported Friday, citing the Ministry of Finance.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah recently ordered a 15-percent increase in the basic salaries of Saudis working for the government as a cost-of-living allowance. It also established a minimum wage for public employees and paid out a one-time bonus. Foreign state workers, such as employees in public hospitals, have been wondering if any of the benefits would be extended to them. read more