Kuwait Archives - Ethio Negari

27 May

Kuwait Signs Agreement to Hire Ethiopian Domestic Workers

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Ethiopia and Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Addis Ababa to collaborate on foreign employment initiatives. The agreement was signed by Ethiopia's Minister of Jobs and Skills, Muferihat Kamil, and the Ambassador of Kuwait to Ethiopia, Naif Hannes Al Otaibi. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Work and Skills Solomon Soka, Daniel Teresa, Ethiopian Ambassador to Kuwait Saeed Muhammad, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Ethiopia Naif Hannes Al Otaibi, and other senior officials from both countries. The MoU aims to create a cooperative environment where the rights and interests of Ethiopians employed in Kuwait…

05 Jun

Kuwait plans to hire Ethiopians amidst diplomatic cuts with Philippines

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Kuwait, the oil-rich Middle Eastern country, has reached an agreement with the government to accept Ethiopian workers who have undergone three months of mandatory training. Following an agreement reached by the governments of Ethiopia and Kuwait the Arab Times reports that a joint labor agreement will be signed in a few days. After the agreement, about 600 labor liaison agencies in Ethiopia will work by providing manpower. Ethiopian workers are required to undergo at least 3 months of training from an accredited institution. Kuwait receives the largest number of domestic workers from Philippines and following the tension between the two…

16 Nov

Kuwait executes seven people, first since 2017

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Kuwait on Wednesday put to death seven prisoners in a rare mass execution in the small, oil-rich nation despite facing international criticism over its plans. The state-run KUNA news agency described those executed as all being convicted of premeditated murder and other charges in the sheikhdom. It identified those killed as three Kuwaiti men, one Kuwaiti woman, a Syrian man, a Pakistani man and an Ethiopian woman. Kuwait said the executions took place at its Central Prison. It did not identify the method it used to carry out the executions, though the sheikhdom typically hangs its condemned prisoners. However, it…

13 Jun

Ambassador Commends Ethiopian Community in Kuwait for Continued Support

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Ethiopian Ambassador in Kuwait, Hassen Taju had a meeting with representatives of the Ethiopian Community in Kuwait. Encouraging Ethiopians in Kuwait to continue supporting their country and working closely with the Embassy to protect their rights were the focus of the discussion. Ambassador Hassen thanked the Ethiopian community in Kuwait for extending multifaceted support for their country, including the GERD flagship project. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ambassador pledged to support the community in every way necessary. Ambassador Hassen and the Ethiopian community representatives also paid a visit to an Ethiopian citizen who was hospitalized for a long…

17 May

Ethiopia, Kuwait To Finalize Labour Exchange Agreement

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An Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Labour and Skill, Nigusu Tilahun, is currently in Kuwait City to work out the labour agreement. “The delegation is expected to finalize the labour exchange agreement between Ethiopia and Kuwait,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. It is expected to set up legal migration options to citizens seeking job opportunities in Kuwait. “The agreement will help thousands of Ethiopians get employment opportunities in Kuwait,” the ministry added. Upto 35,000 Ethiopian nationals reportedly reside in Kuwait. About 90% of them work as domestic workers.