Saudi Arabia prohibits man marrying from Bangladesh

PBC News: Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Chad and Myanmar, Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media.

Saudi men wishing to marry foreigners now face tougher regulations, says a report in Makkah daily quoting Makkah Police Director Major General Assaf Al-Qurashi.

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The move is aimed at discouraging Saudi men from marrying foreigners and additional formalities have been placed before issuing permission for marriage with foreigners, the Dawn reported.

Those wanting to marry foreign women should first obtain the consent of the government and submit marriage applications through official channels, Qurashi was quoted as saying.

Qurashi said divorced men would not be allowed to apply within six months of their divorce.