Saudi Musaned platform halts recruitment of Ethiopian domestic workers

A query was submitted to the official Musaned account, Saudi Arabia’s domestic labor services platform, asking: "Has recruitment from Ethiopia been suspended, and what will happen to new contracts that have already been signed?"

Musaned clarified via its X (formerly Twitter) account that recruitment has been suspended following a decision by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Labor.

The platform added: "For more information, please contact: 920002866."

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Recruitment of domestic workers

Musaned’s official account has emphasized the importance of using official channels when recruiting domestic workers, stressing that making all payments through the platform is the safest way to ensure transparency and avoid fraud.

Musaned explained on X that protecting the financial and legal rights of beneficiaries relies on three main steps:

• Payment through Musaned: All fees should be paid electronically via the platform’s official channels, ensuring transactions are documented and beneficiaries are protected.

• Verification of recruitment offices: Confirm that the recruitment office is licensed and officially registered with Musaned before starting the contracting process.

• Review and approval of contracts: Check the terms and format of the recruitment contract through the platform and approve it electronically to ensure documentation and protect the rights of all parties.