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RIYADH — The Ministry of Labor is studying the prospect of issuing work permits to wives and daughters of expatriates in the Kingdom, according to a ministry source.

JEDDAH — In view of the three-month grace period announced by the Saudi government to correct and legalize the residency status of the migrant labor, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has clarified several issues relevant to Indian workers.

THERE are people who are against deporting foreigners who came to work in this country legally but ended up working for other employers, often for no fault of theirs. They recommend that local companies and organizations looking for recruitment visas be encouraged to accommodate these workers because they know the country better.

KATHMANDU: Migrant rights activists have sought a strong mechanism to rescue stranded migrant workers in destination countries or countries of origin.

BEIJING - The government has strived to better protect migrant workers' rights and interests by upping minimum wage standards and helping them claim back salaries, said a human resources spokesman on Thursday.

MANILA – A total of 159 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been allowed to go home from Kuwait, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said in a statement.

A social organization, which aims to provide services for migrant workers from Hunan province, has been launched in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

China Labour Bulletin says the Chinese government must assume responsibility for the mainly-migrant workers in the mining and quarry industries.