Saudi Arabia increases fighter pilots’ pay by up to 60 per cent
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Riyadh - Arab Today
The Saudi cabinet announced a pay increase of up to 60 per cent for air force pilots on Monday, the SPA state news agency reported.
Saudi Arabia and its mostly Gulf Arab allies have launched thousands of air strikes in Yemen as part of efforts to restore the internationally-recognised government to power in its war against Houthi rebels.
The kingdom is also member of the US-led alliance against ISIL in Syria.
The Saudi cabinet amended laws pertaining to military officers, allowing air force pilots and weapons operators to receive a 35 per cent rise on their basic salary. The increase for officers flying fighter jets and operating the aircraft’s weapons systems will be 60 per cent.
No reason was given for the move, nor an indication of what their current salaries might be.
Like other Arab Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia has implemented austerity measures to help it cope with low oil prices.
But the kingdom remains determined to prevail in the war next door, and last year exempted active soldiers from cuts to annual leave and bonuses.
Source: The National
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