Comments on: South Asia: Slaving in the Middle East http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Paul Rai http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1483608 Paul Rai Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:39:27 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1483608 Dear Sir, Today I'm here to highlight some real fact about the new labour law which Saudi government under the leadership of custodian of two holy mosques, HRH king and the prime minister Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, which is reformed to safe guard the welfare of guest workers is nothing but all lies that Saudi government is saying to pleased international humanitarian orgainzations and it's Gulf cooperation Council counterparts. There is actually no action plan or any step taken to improve any of the guest workers welfare and benefit. Everything they have written and planned is true lies of Saudi government itself as there is no such things really exists in there. As most of the company is owned by Royals itself and they are not bound by these new law. Then How possibly it will be ruled out to these companies who are exploiting workers in their commands. They are biggest exploitors amongs other Arab nation when it comes to labour law. I challenge their leadership if this statement is wrong then I have proof of it. They cannot hide their lies with their wealth forever. Saudi Arabia is the land of sacred and holy places of muslims which I respect myself but what about the Saudi wealthy businessmen and some Royals family they too respect the value of their land and others sentiments? I heard always before in Saudi Arabia Be merciful and Allah be merciful at you. But what about those who is not merciful to others are they deserve same fate from Allah or not? Am I to be shame for telling this to world or them? All you could tell me please. Paul Rai Dear Sir,

Today I’m here to highlight some real fact about the new labour law which Saudi government under the leadership of custodian of two holy mosques, HRH king and the prime minister Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, which is reformed to safe guard the welfare of guest workers is nothing but all lies that Saudi government is saying to pleased international humanitarian orgainzations and it’s Gulf cooperation Council counterparts. There is actually no action plan or any step taken to improve any of the guest workers welfare and benefit. Everything they have written and planned is true lies of Saudi government itself as there is no such things really exists in there. As most of the company is owned by Royals itself and they are not bound by these new law. Then How possibly it will be ruled out to these companies who are exploiting workers in their commands. They are biggest exploitors amongs other Arab nation when it comes to labour law. I challenge their leadership if this statement is wrong then I have proof of it. They cannot hide their lies with their wealth forever. Saudi Arabia is the land of sacred and holy places of muslims which I respect myself but what about the Saudi wealthy businessmen and some Royals family they too respect the value of their land and others sentiments? I heard always before in Saudi Arabia Be merciful and Allah be merciful at you. But what about those who is not merciful to others are they deserve same fate from Allah or not? Am I to be shame for telling this to world or them? All you could tell me please.

Paul Rai

]]> By: Saudi employer http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1194659 Saudi employer Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:42:16 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1194659 all of you has to be honest , and say the truth . why don`t you talk about the crimes made of bangla and asian workers in GCC countries? why don`t you talk about the billions of dollars which transfered monthly from saudi arabia and Gcc countries by these asian workers? (researches of central banks ) in average , most of these workers you r talking about earn more than $25 daily which is more than thier monthly income in thier home don`t ask me how because every body know how . regard`s all of you has to be honest , and say the truth .
why don`t you talk about the crimes made of bangla and asian workers in GCC countries?
why don`t you talk about the billions of dollars which transfered monthly from saudi arabia and Gcc countries by these asian workers? (researches of central banks )
in average , most of these workers you r talking about earn more than $25 daily which is more than thier monthly income in thier home don`t ask me how because every body know how .

regard`s

]]> By: Global Voices بالعربية » الأرشيف » مالديفز: معاملة غير إنسانيه للعمال الوافدين http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1194289 Global Voices بالعربية » الأرشيف » مالديفز: معاملة غير إنسانيه للعمال الوافدين Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:31:27 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1194289 [...] حقوق الانسان العالمية للمعاملة القاسية التي ينالها عمال جنوب أسيا في الخليج, لايعرف الكثير من الناس خارج المالديفز عما يحصل لعمال [...] [...] حقوق الانسان العالمية للمعاملة القاسية التي ينالها عمال جنوب أسيا في الخليج, لايعرف الكثير من الناس خارج المالديفز عما يحصل لعمال [...]

]]> By: Gulf Aviation News » Bahrain International Airport http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1193710 Gulf Aviation News » Bahrain International Airport Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:01:02 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1193710 [...] South Asia: Slaving in the Middle EastSouth Asian migrant workers have a notable contribution in the developments of Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region. [...] [...] South Asia: Slaving in the Middle EastSouth Asian migrant workers have a notable contribution in the developments of Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region. [...]

]]> By: nanheyangrouchuan http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1192505 nanheyangrouchuan Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:58:07 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1192505 Is it plausible that with unemployment problems, growing gender imbalances and depressed economies (except India), many S. Asian nations see their men going abroad to work (regardless of the conditions) as a solution to domestic pressures? And the remittances those abroad do send home are just an added bonus. Is it plausible that with unemployment problems, growing gender imbalances and depressed economies (except India), many S. Asian nations see their men going abroad to work (regardless of the conditions) as a solution to domestic pressures? And the remittances those abroad do send home are just an added bonus.

]]> By: Rezwan http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1192472 Rezwan Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:48:44 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1192472 A couple of months ago Bangladesh and The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an MOU for ensuring better working condition and protecting rights and interest of Bangladesh migrant workers in the gulf state. I am not sure what effect it will have on the situation. The root of the problem is elsewhere. Will give you an example. Most of the physical laborers from Bangladesh are from rural areas are basically less-educated, they can barely understand English let alone Arabic. They are exploited by the recruiting agents (based in Gulf states) who charges the firms $1000 a month and pays the labors as low as $100 a month. The poor guys probably sign on the $1000 voucher. So I am not sure how the Govts. or the local law enforcing agencies can do much about it. I guess more awareness of the situation and raising issues of corporate social responsibility and better working conditions to all the companies of manufacturing, infrastructure and service industries of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region can make some difference. A large movement involving all the South Asian countries in particular is required. A couple of months ago Bangladesh and The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an MOU for ensuring better working condition and protecting rights and interest of Bangladesh migrant workers in the gulf state. I am not sure what effect it will have on the situation.

The root of the problem is elsewhere. Will give you an example. Most of the physical laborers from Bangladesh are from rural areas are basically less-educated, they can barely understand English let alone Arabic. They are exploited by the recruiting agents (based in Gulf states) who charges the firms $1000 a month and pays the labors as low as $100 a month. The poor guys probably sign on the $1000 voucher. So I am not sure how the Govts. or the local law enforcing agencies can do much about it.

I guess more awareness of the situation and raising issues of corporate social responsibility and better working conditions to all the companies of manufacturing, infrastructure and service industries of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region can make some difference. A large movement involving all the South Asian countries in particular is required.

]]> By: Mee Too http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1192456 Mee Too Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:25:14 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1192456 Well,I would blame the countries who send their workers to work in markets such as these. If their governments are strong then they will insist for minimum wages to be imposed and also the self respect of these poor laboures are maintained. Well,I would blame the countries who send their workers to work in markets such as these. If their governments are strong then they will insist for minimum wages to be imposed and also the self respect of these poor laboures are maintained.

]]> By: Aparna Ray http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1192396 Aparna Ray Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:01:22 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1192396 I think the Indian government is just waking up to the issue, despite promises by the earlier PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to look after the welfare of the Indian expat worker in the Middle East. Last year a labor agreement was signed with the UAE and this year New Delhi has been working on having a model labor agreement that could be entered into with all countries that import Indian labor. Vayalar Ravi, the minister of overseas Indian affairs, announced on April 1 (I hope he was not fooling the people!) that the government is on the verge of signing labor agreements with Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. I think the Indian government is just waking up to the issue, despite promises by the earlier PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to look after the welfare of the Indian expat worker in the Middle East.

Last year a labor agreement was signed with the UAE and this year New Delhi has been working on having a model labor agreement that could be entered into with all countries that import Indian labor.

Vayalar Ravi, the minister of overseas Indian affairs, announced on April 1 (I hope he was not fooling the people!) that the government is on the verge of signing labor agreements with Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman.

]]> By: Amira Al Hussaini http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1192389 Amira Al Hussaini Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:26:50 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/08/17/slaves-of-the-twenty-first-century/#comment-1192389 Thanks Rezwan for this article. Awareness is important if we are to try and find solutions for this modern day human tragedy. Well done Esra'a for taking it upon yourself to expose some of the exploitation some of the 'Third World' expat workers in the region face. But then again what are the governments of those countries the workers come from are doing to protect their citizens? Where are the international labour agreements? Thanks Rezwan for this article. Awareness is important if we are to try and find solutions for this modern day human tragedy.

Well done Esra’a for taking it upon yourself to expose some of the exploitation some of the ‘Third World’ expat workers in the region face.

But then again what are the governments of those countries the workers come from are doing to protect their citizens? Where are the international labour agreements?

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