Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, limiting hiring to 10 approved source countries, including Sri Lanka, while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others. The new directive was issued by Kuwait’s Interior Ministry as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and streamline labour market procedures. Under the circular, domestic workers may be recruited from Sri Lanka. Recruitment procedures will be handled through the country's governorates. The decision was made following observations and recommendations from several Government agencies, including the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Health Ministry, and the Public Authority for Manpower. 

According to local media reports, some of the countries listed in the directive maintain diplomatic representation in Kuwait, while others do not have embassies in the country. The Ministry said that the decision has been communicated to residency affairs departments and service centres, which have been instructed to implement the new regulations.