Al-Shammari: The Time To Address The Impending Domestic Worker Shortage Crisis

As Kuwait braces for an impending domestic worker shortage crisis over the next two months, the government is taking proactive measures to avert such a scenario. Bassam Al-Shammari, an expert in domestic worker affairs, disclosed that discussions between Kuwait and Ethiopia are poised to resume soon to finalize the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regulating the recruitment of domestic workers from Addis Ababa. Once finalized, the MoU will be officially signed and implemented.

Al-Shammari underscored that this step will create a new avenue for recruiting domestic workers to tackle Kuwait’s current shortage. He highlighted the anticipation among local agencies for the signing of the MoU, which will enable the conclusion of initial recruitment contracts, termed as “job orders,” with counterparts in Addis Ababa, according to Al-Jarida daily.

Recruiting workers from Ethiopia is viewed as a practical solution due to the comparatively lower costs associated with their recruitment and salaries, thus easing financial burdens on citizens and residents.

In addition to Ethiopia, Al-Shammari emphasized the significance of diversifying recruitment sources and not confining the process to a select few countries. He stressed the need to rectify any past shortcomings in workers’ rights and to rigorously enforce laws against violators to ensure smooth recruitment processes.

He urged relevant government agencies to expedite the signing of the MoU with Ethiopia and to initiate recruitment promptly to forestall any emergency situations that could exacerbate the domestic worker market strain.

Al-Shammari highlighted that the willingness of countries exporting domestic workers to engage in bilateral agreements with Kuwait depends on the effective implementation of Law No. 68/2015 and its executive regulations.

These legal frameworks, which introduce new rights for domestic workers, have gained widespread acceptance among stakeholders in the recruitment sector and are expected to enhance Kuwait’s reputation as a destination for workers seeking employment opportunities.

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