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Kuwait approves recruitment of domestic workers from 10 countries

ARY News · Jun 9, 2026, 3:55 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Under the updated regulations issued by Kuwait interior ministry, recruitment is permitted from ten countries: South Africa, Benin, Senegal, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and Nepal.
  • The decision was made following assessments and recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and the Public Authority for Manpower.
  • The review considered a range of factors, including labour market requirements and administrative procedures in Kuwait

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize Kuwait has issued a new circular identifying the countries from which domestic workers may be recruited, following a comprehensive review conducted in coordination with relevant government authorities.

Under the updated regulations issued by Kuwait interior ministry, recruitment is permitted from ten countries: South Africa, Benin, Senegal, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and Nepal.

The decision was made following assessments and recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and the Public Authority for Manpower.

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