Reversing the blame in Saudi: another case of irresponsible media
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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a six-month grace period, starting 11 May 2025, to regularise the status of domestic workers reported as absconding from work.
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Saudi Arabia Scores FIFA 2034 World Cup Bid - Opens in new tab
Saudi Arabia has been declared the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, with no other bidders vying for the hosting rights. Our latest newsletter provides a summary of our recent reporting and offers insights into what this monumental event — and Saudi’s wider hyper-development — might mean for the country’s 11 million migrant workers.
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Saudi Arabia Requires Online Submission of Domestic Work Complaints
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development recently announced that starting from 3 October 2024, those wishing to file complaints related to domestic labour disputes must first submit their claims online through the ministry’s website.
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Saudi Arabia allows migrants on family visas to work in the health and education sectors
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has recently revealed that migrants on family (dependent) visas can work temporarily in the health and education sectors without needing to obtain a work visa.