Saudi Arabia reduces fee for hiring domestic workers

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reduced the maximum fees for hiring domestic workers from several countries.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) revised fees for the countries include the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Uganda, Kenya, and



Ethiopia.

Revised fees are

Philippines: 14,700 Saudi Riyals (Rs 3,25,853)

Sri Lanka: 13,800 Saudi Riyals (Rs 3,05,903)

Bangladesh: 11,750 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,60,461)

Kenya: 9,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 1,99,502)

Uganda: 8,300 Saudi Riyals (Rs 1,83,985)

Ethiopia: 5,900 Saudi Riyals (Rs 1,30,773)