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Saudi Arabia, Kenya sign deal to regulate recruitment of domestic workers

13 November 2026 · By Derek Watson · Wire by Fusion42

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13 November 2026

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regulatory

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Saudi Arabia

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Read at saudigazette.com.sa →

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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Saudi Arabia and Kenya have signed a formal agreement to regulate the recruitment process of domestic workers between the two countries to ensure fair and legal employment practices.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You now face regulated cross-border hiring from Kenya to Saudi Arabia that demands compliance with new recruitment rules. This opens a pathway but requires updating recruitment practices immediately.

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