Saudi Arabia: Filipinos lead in domestic worker recruitment fees

Residents in the kingdom can now recruit domestic workers from 33 countries

Last updated: June 25, 2024 | 14:29

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Under the new rules, domestic workers’ daily working hours are capped at 10 hours, with a mandatory 24-hour paid rest period weekly. Illustrative image.

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Cairo: A Saudi government portal responsible for domestic labour affairs in the kingdom has updated the average fees for recruiting female domestic workers from various countries, with the Philippines being the highest.

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Saudi Arabia: Filipinos lead in domestic worker recruitment fees

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