New Filipino domestic workers to land in Kuwait this Saturday
The incoming workers, aged 30 to 45, are expected to address long-standing domestic labor shortages and gaps left by the recruitment ban.
• The high number of Filipino domestic workers highlights their importance due to their communication ease, quality care, education, and cultural familiarity.
Confirming the July 22 report, titled “Filipino labor in Kuwait within two months,” by the Al Jarida newspaper,Bassam Al Shammari, a specialist in domestic labor affairs and owner of a recruitment company, announced that the first batches of new Filipino domestic workers will arrive in Kuwait on Saturday. This follows a year-long pause after the country banned the recruitment of new labor from Manila.
Al-Shammari explained to Al Jarida newspaper that new batches of Filipino domestic workers will arrive in the coming days, with larger numbers expected. He noted that the average age of the incoming workers will be between 30 and 45 years, which is favorable. This influx is expected to address the domestic labor market’s long-standing issues caused by a shortage of exporting countries and the inability of other nationalities to fill the gap left by the Filipino workers since the recruitment ban.
Al-Shammari emphasized that adhering to the contract terms is crucial for maintaining continuous recruitment. He also highlighted that the Public Authority for Manpower needs to address any past deficiencies related to labor.
The large number of Filipino domestic workers in the local market underscores their importance to Kuwaiti and expatriate families due to their ease of communication, quality care, good educational levels, and familiarity with societal customs and traditions.
The upcoming workers will be experienced, having previously worked in Kuwait, other Gulf countries, or elsewhere, as new recruits are not currently being considered.
In addition, Al-Shammari reiterated his call for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to amend Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2024, which sets the recruitment prices for domestic workers, including travel tickets, at 750 dinars from Asian countries, 575 dinars from African countries, and 350 dinars for the special passport provided by the sponsor. He stressed that maintaining the decision as it is negatively affects the quality of labor arriving in Kuwait.
