Mission
To deliver reliable, ethical and efficient manpower solutions by connecting skilled Sri Lankan talent with reputable global employers.
Licensed foreign employment agency · Sri Lanka
The workforce you need, verified before it leaves Sri Lanka.
Since 2007, Al Dhanhani International has sourced, screened, prepared and deployed skilled and semi‑skilled Sri Lankan workers for employers across nine international markets — under one documented process, from requirement to post‑deployment support.
- Licence No.
- 2315
- Established
- 2007
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Markets
- 9 countries
- Aftercare
- 6‑month replacement guarantee
— Who we are
Recruitment run as a documented process, not a promise.
Al Dhanhani International is a licensed foreign employment agency in Sri Lanka, established in 2007 by Mr. H.M.M. Jesmi and operating under Licence No. 2315. We connect skilled and semi-skilled candidates with reputable employers across the Middle East and other international destinations.
Our understanding of both employer expectations and candidate capability is what makes the match hold. Every stage — sourcing, screening, medical, documentation, deployment and follow-up — is carried out to the standards of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
Vision
To be a globally recognised and trusted foreign employment agency, and the preferred partner for employers seeking dependable workforce solutions.
— Capabilities
Seven workforce categories we recruit for.
Skilled and semi-skilled manpower, matched to the operational realities of each sector. Role lists reflect the categories we currently supply.
01
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel staff · Housekeeping staff · Cleaning & facility staff
02
Construction & General Labour
Construction workers · General labourers
03
Supervisory & Management
Site supervisors · Team leaders · Foremen
04
Technical & Skilled Workforce
Electricians · Mechanics · Technicians, all categories
05
Transport & Logistics
Light-vehicle drivers · Heavy-vehicle drivers
06
Domestic & Care Services
Caregivers · Domestic workers
07
Sales & Administrative
Office staff · Showroom sales · Field sales
— On the ground
Hospitality & Tourism
01 / 07
01Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel staff · Housekeeping staff · Cleaning & facility staff
02Construction & General Labour
Construction workers · General labourers
03Supervisory & Management
Site supervisors · Team leaders · Foremen
04Technical & Skilled Workforce
Electricians · Mechanics · Technicians, all categories
05Transport & Logistics
Light-vehicle drivers · Heavy-vehicle drivers
06Domestic & Care Services
Caregivers · Domestic workers
07Sales & Administrative
Office staff · Showroom sales · Field sales
— The process
From requirement to deployment, in seven documented stages.
One route. No stage is skipped, and each one is accountable to the employer who commissioned it.
- 01Requirement analysis
- 02Candidate sourcing
- 03Screening & shortlisting
- 04Medical examination
- 05Employer interviews
- 06Documentation & processing
- 07Deployment
Requirement analysis
Understanding client needs, job roles and specific expectations.
Candidate sourcing
Identifying suitable candidates through our database and outreach channels.
Screening & shortlisting
Initial interviews, skills evaluation and background assessment.
Medical examination
Ensuring candidates meet the required health standards before proceeding.
Employer interviews
Coordinating interviews between shortlisted candidates and the employer.
Documentation & processing
Handling contracts and all compliance requirements.
Deployment
Arranging travel and ensuring a smooth arrival and onboarding.
— The process
From requirement to deployment, in seven documented stages.
- 01
Requirement analysis
Understanding client needs, job roles and specific expectations.
- 02
Candidate sourcing
Identifying suitable candidates through our database and outreach channels.
- 03
Screening & shortlisting
Initial interviews, skills evaluation and background assessment.
- 04
Medical examination
Ensuring candidates meet the required health standards before proceeding.
- 05
Employer interviews
Coordinating interviews between shortlisted candidates and the employer.
- 06
Documentation & processing
Handling contracts and all compliance requirements.
- 07
Deployment
Arranging travel and ensuring a smooth arrival and onboarding.
Post-deployment follow-up continues after stage 07 — see Quality assurance
— Quality assurance
Five checks every candidate clears.
No candidate is presented to an employer before completing this sequence. This section is deliberately exhaustive — it is the part employers ask about most.
Check 01
Candidate evaluation
- Pre-screening and shortlisting
- Skills and competency verification
- Attitude and behavioural assessment
Check 02
Health & compliance
- Medical fitness examination before deployment
- Compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Adherence to SLBFE guidelines
Check 03
Background verification
- Identity verification
- Police clearance
- Background and reference checks
Check 04
Pre-departure preparation
- Pre-departure orientation programme
- Cultural and job-awareness briefing
- Employer-specific instructions
Check 05
Post-deployment support
- Follow-ups after deployment
- Addressing employer concerns
- Continuous support for employer and candidate
Standing commitment
Six-month replacement guarantee
With continuous follow-up after deployment, for both the employer and the candidate.
— International reach
Nine markets. One corridor out of Kurunegala.
Every destination below is a market we have actually supplied, with the counterpart organisations we work through named in full.
AE
United Arab Emirates
- Al Dhanhani Domestic Works Services
- Monaliza Labours Recruitment
- Diamond Maids Building Cleaning Service
- Qortaj Labours Recruitment
- Narjes Services Establishment
- Technical Labour Recruitments Office
- Abdullah Al Ghunaim Office Manpower Services
KW
Kuwait
- Saoud Salem Saad Al Rudaini Office
- Mohd. Salim Al Ajmi Off. Manpower Recruiting (KRO)
- Abdul Hadi Jassem Al Sairafi Recruiting Manpower
- Al Mazaya Office Recruitment of Domestic Manpower
QA
Qatar
- Positive Placements
- Iskan Group for Trading and Contracting
- Aamal Services
- Al Faisal Holding Group
OM
Oman
- Green Ways United
- Sehir Al Layali Trading
- Masharq Al Guroof Trading
SA
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- An active recruitment market. Counterpart details available on request.
BH
Bahrain
- Royal Manpower W.L.L
JO
Jordan
- Al Raya for Recruiting and Hiring Workers Company
SG
Singapore
- D Absolute Employments Services Pvt Ltd
MY
Malaysia
- Agenis Pekerjaan Global Workforce Sdn Bhd
— Why employers partner with ADI
Eight reasons, each of them checkable.
18+ years of industry experience
Proven expertise in international recruitment across multiple markets.
Reliable, pre-screened candidates
Thorough screening, skills verification and background checks, without exception.
Fast and efficient recruitment
Able to meet urgent manpower requirements with quick turnaround.
Ethical and transparent practice
Strict adherence to ethical recruitment standards and full regulatory compliance.
Global market experience
Extensive exposure to Middle East and wider international requirements.
End-to-end recruitment
From sourcing and screening through to deployment and post-placement support.
Strong client relationships
Focused on long-term partnerships built on trust and performance.
Replacement & aftercare
A six-month replacement guarantee and continuous follow-up after deployment.
— The record
Recognised by the authority that regulates us.
Excellence Award
Excellence Award
Five-Star Golden Award
All three awarded by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, the national regulator for foreign employment.
Kurunegala office · Excellence 2012, 2014 · Golden Award 2022Message from the Managing Director
H.M.M. Jesmi
Managing Director · Founder, 2007
“Since establishing Al Dhanhani International in 2007, our journey has been guided by a simple belief: that meaningful opportunities can transform lives, and that responsible recruitment creates lasting value for both individuals and organisations.”
“We understand that behind every recruitment requirement is a business that depends on reliability — and behind every candidate is a person striving for a better future. That understanding shapes the way we work every day. We take pride not only in meeting requirements, but in building long-term relationships based on consistency and mutual respect.”
“I sincerely invite you to partner with us and experience a recruitment service built on integrity, responsibility and commitment.”
— For employers
Tell us what you need. We will come back with a plan.
Five fields, one of them optional. Describe the roles, the numbers and the timing in your own words — we will reply with the categories we can supply and the process from there.
- Hotline
- (+94) 72 122 2222
- Message the same number
- info@aldhanhani.com
— For job seekers in Sri Lanka
Thinking about working abroad? Start with a conversation.
We do not run an online vacancy list. When an employer requirement matches your trade, our team contacts registered candidates directly. Registering your interest is free.
Route 01 · Call(+94) 72 122 2222What to expect
Speak to the office directly, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.
Route 02 · WhatsAppMessage us on WhatsAppSame number. Send your trade and experience, and we will reply.
Route 03 · Visit80/1 Puttalam Road, KurunegalaFirst floor. Bring your NIC and any trade certificates you hold.
Every placement follows SLBFE guidelines. You will be screened, medically examined and given pre-departure orientation before you travel.
