Sri Lanka and UAE to sign workforce accord

Abu Dhabi: The Sri Lankan Government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE to streamline exports of manpower to the UAE.

Mohammad Nabavi Junaid, Sri Lankan Ambassador, said UAE Labour Minister Dr Ali Bin Abdullah Al Ka'abi will sign the MoU this month during an official visit to Colombo. The ambassador said the agreement aims to eliminate exploitation of workers by unauthorised job agents and unscrupulous recruitment agencies.

"This will streamline the recruitment and flow of Sri Lankan workforce into the UAE. The MoU will also alleviate the working conditions of workers, which include provision of proper accommodation, welfare, health, safety and guarantee all rights under the UAE Labour Law," he said.

The Labour Ministry has signed similar MoUs with India and Pakistan, and another will be signed with Bangladesh.

Source : Gulf News