Saudi Arabia launches digital platform to ensure wage protection, human rights of expat workers
Saudi Arabia is set to implement a range of digitally driven initiatives to enhance working conditions and safeguard the rights of foreign workers, including those from India. Officials from the Human Resources and Social Development Ministry outlined the Kingdom’s new labor framework on Thursday, aligning with its Vision 2030 goals. The reforms aim to protect workers’ rights and curb illegal immigration.
At the core of these efforts is the Musaned platform, a digital tool designed to support expatriate workers, particularly in the domestic sector. The system will benefit workers from ten African countries, including Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia, as well as nine Asian nations such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
Musaned provides foreign workers access to their employment contracts and updates through a dedicated app. Additionally, foreign embassies will receive "view access" to details regarding their nationals working in Saudi Arabia, including employer names and locations. This transparency aims to streamline the resolution of labor disputes.
A key aspect of Musaned is its ability to conduct background checks on employers, helping prevent labor rights violations. Additionally, the platform plays a crucial role in monitoring immigration by preventing the entry of unauthorized individuals.
The platform also integrates contract insurance and health benefits while ensuring compliance with a wage protection system. It tracks employers' financial transactions to ensure workers receive their salaries on time, reinforcing contractual obligations.
Saudi Arabia’s domestic labor market heavily relies on workers from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. With 1.4 million Indian workers, India ranks second, following Bangladesh, which has 2.7 million workers in the Kingdom. Pakistan follows closely with 2.1 million workers. Other contributing nations, such as Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines, are also expected to benefit from the platform’s reforms.
Officials noted that from 2021 to 2024, 12,649 labor lawsuits involving Indian domestic workers were filed in Saudi Arabia. The new platform aims to facilitate the efficient settlement of such cases.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
