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Reuters
6 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Bahamas to cancel contracts with Cuban doctors after talks with Washington
June 16 (Reuters) - The Bahamas is preparing to cancel contracts with Cuban healthcare professionals after discussions with the U.S. government, Bahamian Health Minister Michael Darville said in a parliamentary address on Monday. Darville said his ministry would enter into direct employment contracts with Cuban healthcare professionals in the Bahamas. "Those who are not interested in this new arrangement will be given time to wrap up their affairs and return to Cuba," Darville said. Darville added that recruitment efforts for Cuban teachers and health workers were also on hold, pending the outcome of discussions with the United States. Cuba's health service generates major export earnings by sending doctors and health workers around the world. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused officials involved in Cuba's labor export program of being involved in human trafficking and labor exploitation, accusations denied by Cuba and many Caribbean leaders, who say the Cuban medical programs are essential and comply with international labor laws. Currently, there are only 35 Cuban healthcare professionals in the Bahamas, most of them engineers, lab technicians and X-ray technicians, Darville said. The Bahamas faces a shortage of local healthcare professionals, the minister said.
Arab News
24-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan to export female beauticians to Saudi Arabia — state media
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) will send skilled female beauticians to Saudi Arabia in response to a demand from a private firm in the Kingdom, state media reported on Friday, outlining the qualifications required for applicants. The initiative comes as part of Pakistan's long-standing labor export relationship with Saudi Arabia, which remains the top destination for Pakistani workers and contributes over $700 million in monthly remittances to the South Asian country. Pakistan regularly sends skilled labor to Gulf nations, including medical professionals, engineers and technicians. The latest move targets the beauty and personal care sector. 'Overseas Employment Corporation, an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, will export skilled workers (female beauticians) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,' the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) said. It informed a Saudi firm is seeking beauticians for various roles, including senior hairdresser, nail technician (gel and acrylic), eyelash specialist, makeup artist, waxing and bleaching specialist and wig technician. The required qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience and an age limit of under 40 years. APP said the firm will offer senior beauticians a monthly salary of 3,000 Saudi Riyals or approximately $800. Employees will also receive free shared accommodation with furnishings and air conditioning, food allowance, and round-trip airfare, along with surface transport within Saudi Arabia if needed. The news report said applications must be submitted via the OEC website by June 8. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy robust economic, defense and cultural ties. The Kingdom hosts over 2.7 million Pakistani expatriates and remains the largest source of remittances to Pakistan, a crucial lifeline for the country's cash-strapped economy.
