Saudi Arabia bans word 'maid' as derogatory in job adverts
'Servant' also banned when advertising jobs in kingdom
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'Servant' also banned when advertising jobs in kingdom
The Kingdom has unveiled two new initiatives to protect the environment as an extension of Vision 2030
Advertisements cannot publish personal photos, identity card copies, residency permit or any other personal data. The kingdom is home to 10 million foreign workers, including 3.7 million domestic workers, and has taken measures in recent years to boost employment protection and prevent abuse. Saudis and expatriates living in the kingdom praised the changes. Zainab Yusuf, a photographer from the Philippines who lives in Jeddah, told The National that she was pleasantly surprised by the news. “In today’s age, we cannot have room for racism and discrimination," Ms Yusuf said. "We cannot rai...
The Yemeni rebels have recently stepped up attacks on the kingdom
The Yemeni rebels have recently stepped up attacks on the kingdom