Diplomacy

Saudi Arabia Denies Halting Recruitment of Ethiopian Domestic Workers

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Saudi Arabia Denies Halting Recruitment of Ethiopian Domestic Workers
AI SUMMARY

Saudi Arabia has clarified that it has not stopped recruiting Ethiopian domestic workers through its digital system, dismissing rumors of a suspension over cost increases.

  • Saudi Arabia has said it has not stopped hiring domestic workers from Ethiopia through the Ministry of Human Resources digital recruitment system and application.
  • Saudi Arabia also added that reports claiming a recruitment suspension due to a 30 percent increase in hiring costs are incorrect.
  • Certain employment contracts have been canceled to protect the rights of employees after some Ethiopian recruitment agencies failed to fulfill their required obligations, according to Saudi officials.