‘Upskilling’ drives next phase of Saudi-Philippine labor ties

RIYADH: Filipino domestic workers heading to Saudi Arabia could soon have greater opportunities to train and work as caregivers and other specialists under emerging upskilling initiatives being discussed between Manila and Riyadh, according to Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac. In an exclusive interview with Arab News during a visit to Riyadh, Cacdac said both governments are increasingly focused on helping workers move beyond traditional job categories and in