Saudi Arabia, Somalia Sign Agreements on Somali Workforce in Riyadh

By Dawan Africa - Reporter

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia(Mogadishu24)-The Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, and the Somali Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Yusuf Mohamed Adam, signed two cooperation agreements on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, to regulate the employment of Somali professional and domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.

The signing ceremony took place in Riyadh in the presence of officials and specialists from both sides. Discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries to achieve shared objectives.

The agreements aim to establish a regulatory framework for all procedures related to Somali workers in the Kingdom, ensuring the protection of rights for both workers and employers, and organizing their contractual relationships. Additionally, mechanisms for joint follow-up and implementation of the agreements’ provisions were outlined.

This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships and open new labor markets. The agreements align with the Ministry's strategy to ensure a balanced labor market while fostering cooperation across multiple fields to serve mutual interests.