Riyadh, Jan. 20 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decided to Saudize 28 more professions in the air transport sector. It was announced by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Tuesday.

These professions include pilot, flight attendant, air traffic controller, supervisor, flight yard coordinator, ground handling services, handling of cargo, luggage and passengers, flight catering etc.

GACA has directed all airlines, maintenance and operation contractors and service providers to start implementing the initiative.

It also sets a target of 10000 jobs over the next three years.

Earlier, the Kingdom had decided to Saudize 30 percent of the accounting jobs in private sectors. These jobs include, account director, director of Zakat a...