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Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to prominent doctors, scholars

The official Saudi Press Agency said the kingdom will grant citizenship to “experts and exceptional global talents."

A Saudi woman consults a plastic surgeon during a bridal expo in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2017.
A Saudi woman consults a plastic surgeon during a bridal expo in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2017. — Amer Hilabi/AFP via Getty Images

Saudi Arabia has awarded citizenship to a group of expats including doctors, Islamic scholars and prominent academics, following a royal decree announcing a formal naturalization program for high-skilled foreigners. 

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported last week on a royal decree issued by Saudi King Salman that would grant Saudi citizenship to “experts and exceptional global talents” in religious, medical, scientific, cultural, sports and technological fields. 

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