Employees deserve better
In a part of the world where many employees exist in difficult situations, maids are perhaps the most exposed. Sam Potter argues we need to protect them better.
August 4, 2010 4:21Saudis advised against hiring maids locally
A large number of recruitment offices are operating illegally in the Kingdom, giving shelter to runaway maids and then hiring them to Saudi employers.
May 17, 2010 11:15Rights groups reject fatwa allowing Saudi women to work as maids
Academics say domestic work is ‘humiliating’ for KSA nationals.
March 21, 2010 2:39
Should the Philippines ban its citizens from working in the Gulf?
The majority of Kippreport readers believe domestic workers are ‘treated like slaves’.
February 14, 2010 1:28
No Arab maids
According to authorities, Arab nationals are not allowed to take up domestic jobs in the UAE.
October 28, 2009 9:38
Kuwait to regulate domestic workers
The country is planning new rules to protect the rights of sponsors and to help prevent visa trading among domestic workers.
August 12, 2009 2:17
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43