Saudi Women Seek Jobs in Kuwait - Workers/Sri Lankans Suffer
Hayat Al-Ghamdi; 14/2/08
Kuwait’s Deputy Education Minister Ali Al-Barrak confirmed yesterday that approximately 300 Saudi women graduates had applied for teaching jobs in his country. The women applied for jobs after the ministry announced its requirements for male and female teachers in newspapers and on the Internet. Al-Barrak said there had been no official coordination between the two GCC countries in this respect and described the Saudis’ job application as “normal.” He said the ministry would conduct tests and personal interviews before appointing new Saudi teachers.
Beleaguered Workers Seek Intervention
Mohammed Rasooldeen;14/2/08
The Sri Lankan government has sought the intervention of the Eastern Province governorate in the case of more than 100 beleaguered migrant workers who are under virtual house arrest in a government hospital in Ahsa. The workers are being held against their will since their employment contract lapsed six months ago. One worker, a woman, reportedly attempted suicide due to the situation. They said their employers extended their work and prevented them from going home at the end of their original work contract.
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