Kathmandu, Oct. 7 -- Saudi Arabia has introduced a new measure allowing skilled expatriate heads of households to process entry visas for eligible family members at the same time as their own work visas, the Ministry of Interior said.

The move is part of the kingdom's efforts to improve the quality of life for foreign residents and was announced in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Under the new arrangement, eligible skilled expatriate workers can bring their immediate family members to Saudi Arabia while completing the procedures for their employment visas.

The eligible dependants include spouses, sons under the age of 25 and unmarried daughters, according to ...