Saudi Arabia Plans to Hire 1 Million Filipinos in the Next Two Years

Saudi Arabia is eyeing to hire more than 1 million skilled Filipino workers in the next two years, according to the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

This step comes within the framework of addressing the labor needs in the Gulf country. 

The sectors that could see extensive recruitment include the tourism, hospitality, construction, and information and technology sectors.

Also, DMW Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation PY Caunan said that the UAE, Qatar and Oman are planning extra recruitment.

The department announced it is in the process of signing cooperation agreements with several countries that are interested in hiring more Filipino healthcare and skilled workers.