Saudi Arabia

SRI LANKAN COMMUNITY IN SAUDI ARABIA SIZE Saudi Arabia hosts the LARGEST Sri Lankan community outside Sri Lanka — approximately 1.8–2.2 million Sri Lankans. They are spread across all major cities. SECTORS Sri Lankans work predominantly in: • Domestic workers (housemaids, drivers): largest group • Construction & Engineering • Healthcare (nurses, technicians, doctors) • Security • Retail and hospitality • Education (teachers) EMBASSY SERVICES Embassy of Sri Lanka — Riyadh: • Address: Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh • Phone: +966-11-4542614 • Labour Attaché (for worker complaints): +966-11-4542614 ext. 120 • Open: Sun–Thu 8:30AM–4PM Sri Lanka Consulate — Jeddah: • Phone: +966-12-6871600 • For Hajj/Umrah pilgrim assistance also WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS • Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has a hotline for distressed workers • SLBFE Saudi Office: +966-11-4769091 • Safe House for women in distress: Contact embassy COMMUNITY LIFE • Sri Lankan cricket teams throughout the country • Sinhala New Year events organized by embassy • Sri Lankan restaurants in Al Malaz (Riyadh), Tahlia St (Jeddah) • WhatsApp groups by region — very active IMPORTANT WARNING Unfortunately there have been cases of exploitation, especially of domestic workers. If you're in trouble: 1. Contact the Sri Lanka Embassy immediately 2. Call SLBFE hotline: 0094-11-2864028 (from Saudi) 3. In genuine emergency, go to nearest police station