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Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines. Photo: Google Maps

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Filipino domestic workers win ‘welcome home’ cash prizes

by Asia Times staff January 7, 2019February 18, 2020

Human Rights Watch says Rahaf Mohammed M Alqunun, 18, could face severe violence if she is forced to return to Saudi Arabia. Photo: Twitter

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Saudi woman fights Thai deportation, says life at risk in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff January 7, 2019February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Loyalty awards for Filipino domestic workers in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff January 3, 2019February 18, 2020

The National Bank of Kuwait's Direct Remit service, powered by Ripple’s technology, is being touted as a fast, around-the-clock remittance service. Photo: iStock

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National Bank of Kuwait to use Ripple for remittances

by Luke Thompson January 2, 2019February 18, 2020

Kuwait City, Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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Man charged for helping Filipinas flee abuse in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff December 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Domestic worker dies after jumping from house in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

An Israeli technician assembles a circuit board. Photo: iStock

China, India, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

A seismic shift is happening in the Middle East

by Norman Bailey November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait City, Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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Vietnamese ambassador clarifies visa ban in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff November 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait has banned citizens from a number of countries from being issued visas. Photo: iStock

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Vietnamese among group of workers banned in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff November 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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Phone swindlers trick Filipinos in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff October 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait where the domestic worker was locked in her employer's house. Photo: iStock

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Filipina locked in employer’s home in Kuwait gets rescued

by Asia Times staff October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Domestic worker returns home from Kuwait after alleged abuse

by Asia Times staff October 18, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

Kuwait, Middle East

Domestic workers bureaus petition against Kuwaiti law

by Asia Times staff October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait is a popular destination for Filipinos looking for work. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Domestic worker suffers abuse for 14 months in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah (R), welcoming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City. Photo: AFP/Saudi Royal Palace

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, United Kingdom, World

Saudi, Kuwait fail to reach oil output deal

by Khalil Harb October 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Isabela in Negros Occidental in the Philippines. Photo: Google Maps

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Migrant worker killed by husband after returning home

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

سلطان سعود القاسمي، مقتني وداعم الفن العربي المعاصر، نراه عبر منحوتة سلوى روضة شقير الشكل الداخلي في متحف الشارقة للفنون في يوليو 2018. صورة: اليسون طهمزيان ميوز.

Photo: Alison Tahmizian Meuse

China, Egypt, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

An Emirati collector leaves his art behind

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse September 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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‘Abused’ Filipina allegedly stabs employer in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff September 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. Photo: iStock

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Saudi denies plan for fee on foreign worker remittances

by Asia Times staff September 4, 2018February 18, 2020

The Middle East. Map: iStock

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Will there be a sea change in the Middle East?

by Norman A. Bailey August 31, 2018

The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait said domestic worker Ronalyn Yonting Lawagan (inset) has been missing for 18 months. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Facebook/Philippine Embassy in Kuwait

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Bid to find maid missing in Kuwait for 18 months

by Asia Times staff August 21, 2018February 18, 2020

With the rental market in crisis, Dubai's economy isn't looking up at the moment. Photo: iStock

Bahrain, India, Kuwait, Middle East, South Asia

Gulf grapples with ‘silent’ economic crisis

by Jonathan Gorvett August 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Irvin Calicut

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Survey says 78% of Filipino maids in Kuwait have no day off

by Asia Times staff August 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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Migrant worker groups decry ‘modern-day slavery’ in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff August 9, 2018February 18, 2020

Sondos Al Qattan (inset) was condemned by Gulf-based influencers for her remarks on hiring Filipino domestic workers. Photos: Instagram (@sondos_aq), iStock

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Kuwaiti celebrity’s sponsors drop her after racist remarks

by Asia Times staff July 30, 2018February 18, 2020

The Saudi Arabian frigate HMS Al-Dammam maneuvers into position, with its helicopter circling overhead during Exercise Eager Lion in 2014. Photo: US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse A. Hyatt/Wikipedia Commons

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Did the Houthis sink a warship or hit an oil tanker?

by Stephen Bryen July 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Emirati vlogger Khalid Al Ameri of Abu Dhabi defended Filipino domestic workers against Sondos Al Qattan, a Kuwaiti social media celebrity who is against new laws on hiring of domestic workers. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, Facebook (Khalid Al Ameri)

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Emirati vlogger defends maids against Kuwaiti celebrity

by Asia Times staff July 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Sondos Al Qattan (inset) said she will not apologize for her remarks on Filipino maids. Photos: iStock, Instamgram@sondos_aq

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Kuwait celebrity will not apologize for Filipino maid remarks

by Asia Times staff July 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has said Kuwaiti employers will be barred from hiring Filipino domestic workers if they do not comply with the new agreement. Photos: Google Maps, Instagram@sondos_aq

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Call for Kuwaiti celebrity to be barred from hiring maids

by Asia Times staff July 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Agencies to set up escrow funds for Filipino maids in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff July 23, 2018February 18, 2020