Saudi Arabia Approves Health Insurance for Domestic Workers
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved the application of health insurance rules for domestic workers. The rules were framed by a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Council of Health Insurance and with the membership of several entities.
The rules will apply if a household employs four or more domestic helps.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet welcomed the leaders of the member states of the Arab League Council coming to participate in the 32nd meeting at the summit level, which will be hosted by the Kingdom next Friday, based on its keenness to sustain joint cooperation at all levels.
The Cabinet dealt with the latest political developments in the region and the world at large, especially the progress of the initiative to resolve the crisis in Sudan in light of the deals reached during the preliminary talks between representatives of the warring parties to regarding their commitment to protect civilians. The Cabinet underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to continue its efforts until Sudan and its brotherly people enjoy security and peace.
