RIYADH, 8 February 2005 — Many candidates contesting the landmark municipal elections have voiced concerns about the plight of expatriate workers, and called on the government as well as employers to improve their living conditions. At the same time, the candidates have called for reducing reliance on foreign workers in a phased manner. They have also stressed the need for a cleaner environment, especially in certain neglected districts of the capital city where expatriates live in large numbers.
