Fahd Al-Shariaan, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of Social Affairs and Community Development, issued a ministerial decision on Sunday setting a maximum fee for domestic labor recruitment contracts. As reported by an Arabic newspaper, Al-Shariaan said the fees were adjusted according to the country where the workers were originally hired. Furthermore, the resolution excludes annual air fare tickets from the fees.

Household service workers from the Philippines are paid KWD 850 per month. In contrast, household workers from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal pay KWD 700 for their contracts. Furthermore, those recruited from African countries are charged KWD 500, while those with special passports are charged KWD 350.

In accordance with the decision's second article, those who violate the fees will be penalized. From the date of publication in the Official Gazette, the ministerial decision will be reconsidered.