Pakistan to send female beauticians to Saudi Arabia for new jobs
Pakistan is preparing to send trained female beauticians to Saudi Arabia to meet a request from a private company in the Kingdom, according to state media.
The move is part of Pakistan’s wider effort to send skilled workers abroad, especially to Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia is already the biggest destination for Pakistani workers and the top source of remittances, sending more than $700 million each month to Pakistan.
Officials say the selected beauticians will take up roles such as hairdressers, makeup artists, nail technicians, eyelash specialists, waxing and bleaching experts, and wig technicians.
Applicants must be under 40 years old and have at least three years of experience in the beauty industry, Arab News reports.
Those chosen will be paid up to 3,000 Saudi Riyals a month, which is about $800.
They will also receive free shared accommodation, meals or a food allowance, and round-trip airfare. Transport within Saudi Arabia will also be provided if needed.
Applications must be submitted on the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) website by June 8. The OEC is a part of Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.
Pakistan has long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia in areas like labour, defence, and culture.
Around 2.7 million Pakistanis live and work in the Kingdom.
The country’s overseas workforce is a vital part of its economy, especially as it deals with financial challenges.
