Saudi Arabia extends grace period for runaway domestic workers by 6 months

Saudi Arabias Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has extended the grace period for runaway domestic workers by six months, effective 11 November. Workers reported as absent (huroob) can regularise their status through the Musaned platform. The initiative allows transfers to new employers, strengthens contractual relationships, and forms part of broader labour reforms to protect rights and improve transparency in the domestic workforce.