The Gambia's trade ministry said its workers going to Saudi Arabia will earn $200 each month, which is equivalent to D14,200.
Mod Secka, the trade ministry's top officer, shared this news with lawmakers on Tuesday. He said the government wants better pay for these workers.
"We are talking about higher wages," Secka said. "The $200 does not include food, medical care, and living space. The workers will receive all these things free."
The Saudi system Mosanet handles job offers, but local groups need training to use it. Three groups have finished their training.
Gamjobs, one of these groups, signed up 8,139 people. At present, 12 people have papers to go, and another 40 people are waiting for their papers. A second group, Outsource, signed up 1,335 people. Ten of them have papers, and another 55 are waiting for theirs.
The trade minister went to Saudi Arabia to discuss these plans. The talks improved things for local groups. Before, each group could work with four helpers. After the talks, they can work with seven helpers. Saudi experts will come to teach these groups more skills.
The ministry made a deal with Saudi Arabia's office that deals with workers. Secka added that talks with Spain about workers' pay have not ended. They need more time to agree on what Spanish jobs will pay.
Mod Secka, the trade ministry's top officer, shared this news with lawmakers on Tuesday. He said the government wants better pay for these workers.
"We are talking about higher wages," Secka said. "The $200 does not include food, medical care, and living space. The workers will receive all these things free."
The Saudi system Mosanet handles job offers, but local groups need training to use it. Three groups have finished their training.
Gamjobs, one of these groups, signed up 8,139 people. At present, 12 people have papers to go, and another 40 people are waiting for their papers. A second group, Outsource, signed up 1,335 people. Ten of them have papers, and another 55 are waiting for theirs.
The trade minister went to Saudi Arabia to discuss these plans. The talks improved things for local groups. Before, each group could work with four helpers. After the talks, they can work with seven helpers. Saudi experts will come to teach these groups more skills.
The ministry made a deal with Saudi Arabia's office that deals with workers. Secka added that talks with Spain about workers' pay have not ended. They need more time to agree on what Spanish jobs will pay.
