Approximately 600 employment agencies, operating under the Ethiopian Federation of Domestic Workers, will contribute to supplying workers to Kuwait, the report said
Kuwait authorities will recruit workers from Ethiopia to regulate the import of domestic workers in the country, in response to recent tensions with the Philippines and the subsequent closure of the Philippine embassy’s illegal shelter, as per a report by Kuwait’s english daily Arab Times Online.
Khaled Al Dakhnan, the head of the Union of Domestic Labour Recruitment Offices in Kuwait, announced that a bilateral agreement has been reached with the Ethiopian counterpart.
The agreement aims to ensure the provision of well-trained domestic personnel from Ethiopia.
About 600 employment agencies, operating under the Ethiopian Federation of Domestic Workers, will contribute to supplying workers to Kuwait, the report said.
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This collaborative effort anticipates the establishment of a permanent labour agreement between Kuwait and Ethiopia in the near future.
Once the agreement is signed, a memorandum outlining worker training prerequisites will be put into effect.
The Kuwaiti union will evaluate training facilities to ensure the preparedness of the incoming workforce. Kuwait has set a mandatory training period of at least three months for each worker.
To address the demand created by the halt in recruitment from the Philippines, Al Dakhnan expects a significant number of Ethiopian workers to be brought in.
In terms of the recruitment contract, the value will align with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s decision and not exceed KD 500.
Workers will receive a monthly wage of KD 90 (approximately $300), which is the highest among neighbouring countries.
Al Dakhnan emphasised the need for expediency in finalising the labour agreement with Ethiopia to prevent potential labour crises, particularly with the upcoming school season in September.
He also revealed ongoing discussions with other countries such as Kenya and Uganda.
However, certain conditions must be met before these negotiations can take place.
One of these prerequisites is the establishment of official memorandums of understanding with Kuwait to streamline the process of importing skilled workers from Kenya and Uganda.
The governments of Kenya and Uganda are eagerly anticipating the finalisation of a labour agreement with Kuwait, and it is now up to the relevant authorities to take action.
Source : Arabian Business
