The Musaned platform, an initiative by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources, unveils detailed fee structures for hiring domestic workers from six countries, aiming to streamline the domestic labor sector within the Kingdom.

Providing transparency and regulation, Musaned outlines the maximum recruitment fees for house workers from various nations:

Uganda: SR8,300 (maximum) and SR6,635 (average)
Ethiopia: SR5,900 (maximum) and SR5,259 (average)
Kenya: SR9,000 (maximum) and SR7,609 (average)
Bangladesh: SR11,750 (maximum) and SR9,276 (average)
Sri Lanka: SR13,800 (maximum) and SR13,446 (average)
Philippines: SR14,700 (maximum) and SR14,447 (average)
These details come ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a period of increased demand for domestic labor services.

In efforts to regulate the domestic labor market, the Ministry of Human Resources launched Musaned, providing essential information on rights, duties, visa issuance, recruitment requests, and contractual relations between employers and workers. It is emphasized that contracting via Musaned is necessary as the official recruitment platform.

Recent regulations set by Saudi authorities include a minimum age requirement of 21 years for domestic workers, aiming to uphold contractual rights. Notably, the regulations prioritize the dues owed to workers or their heirs as first-degree debts.

Furthermore, contracts must have a fixed duration, renewable annually if not specified otherwise. Work hours are set at 10 hours per day, with employees entitled to weekly paid rest periods of 24 hours.

Employers are strictly prohibited from withholding domestic workers' passports, personal documents, or belongings, ensuring the protection of workers' rights and dignity.