In Kuwait, the discourse on migrant workers is lively and divided
August 6, 2018
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UAE overhauls domestic workers recruitment
June 11, 2018
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has stopped renewing licences for domestic workers recruitment agencies since March as part of a complete overhaul of the system.
Chathaba: The Accusation Against Every Domestic Worker
March 30, 2018
Philippines takes extreme measures, as Kuwait continues to mismanage workers’ rights
March 6, 2018
The Philippines’ blanket ban might lead to more irregular migration, but the country has few options available as Kuwait fails its large migrant workforce.
[Stories of Origin] The ban is a blessing... For the traffickers in Ethiopia
January 8, 2018
In the first of a four-part series, Stories of Origin studies the environment from which Ethiopians are forced to migrate, while disregarding bans and words of caution.
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May 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia Announces 6-Month Amnesty Period for ‘Absconding’ Domestic Workers
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.
October 10, 2024
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.
July 23, 2024
Kuwait temporarily allows domestic worker transfser to private sector
The Public Authority for Manpower in Kuwait has recently announced that domestic workers will temporarily be able to transfer their sponsorship to private sector employers under certain conditions. This decision will be effective from 14 July 2024 until 12 September 2024.
June 26, 2024
Qatar’s Shura Council has suggested reintroducing exit permits for domestic workers,
Qatar’s Shura Council has suggested reintroducing exit permits for domestic workers, though it has rephrased the practice as ‘obtaining employer approval’ at least five days before departure.
April 17, 2024
Saudi Arabia revises its regulations for absconding domestic workers
Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia who are reported as absconding will soon have a two-month grace period to leave the country before their status becomes irregular. Workers with over two years of service will have the additional option to transfer sponsorship.