04/19/2022 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Apr 12- Apr 18, 2022
GCC job creation surges 7.7% in first quarter of 2022
Kuwait mulls hiring domestic labour to ease shortage
UAE Labour Law: Work permit not renewed? The company faces a fine of Dh200 per month
UAE: Kalpana Chawla award to honour women's achievements
UAE labour law: 8 instances where employee’s salary can be deducted
Zoom in talks with UAE to introduce smart call centres
02/15/2022 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Feb. 8- Feb. 14, 2022
UAE labour law: What relaxed visa rules mean for the job market.
New UAE labour law: How do I claim overtime while working from home?
New UAE Labour Law: Can I take action against my employer for unfair dismissal?
'Are pregnant employees protected under the new UAE labour law?'
Kuwait: 168,000 expats leave labour market, Indians top list.
UAE labour laws: can a prospective employer force you to provide salary history?
Does the UAE's new corporate tax apply to freelancers?
Kuwait seeks pact with Ethiopia to ease domestic labour shortage.
02/11/2022 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Feb 1- Feb 7, 2022
Has the employee probation period changed under the UAE's new Labour Law?
UAE labour laws: how to secure part-time work or a second job.
Bahrain plans to offer permanent residence to some foreigners.
New UAE labour law: Are job promotions completely up to my boss?
UAE embarks on biggest labour law shake-up in years.
Saudi Arabia to allow domestic labour from 8 more countries
02/11/2022 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Jan 23 -Jan 31 2022
UAE growth set to accelerate in 2022.
Why employees will continue to pay no income tax in the UAE.
New UAE labor laws will give employees security and stability, recruiters say.
Up to Dh10 million fines for violating employee rights.
UAE: 10 mistakes that can get you fired without notice.
New UAE labour law: What can employees do if they're overworked?
01/19/2022 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Jan 3 -Jan 10 2022
UAE: Authorities call on private sector firms to 'pay salaries on time'
Saudi Arabia clamps down on residency and labour law breaches
UAE salary guide 2022: how much should you be earning?
New UAE Labour Law: What is the non-compete clause?
UAE's British expats spend twice the average visitor on trips home
06/21/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings June 13th. - June 20th. 2021
Abu Dhabi campaign aims to protect workers from heat stress
UAE's construction workforce gets caught up job losses, unpaid salary and gratuity
Meeting Omanisation targets to help companies save on expat visa fees
Labour reforms motivated by Qatari culture
Qatar introduces new law to protect workers from summer heat
06/17/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings June 6th. - June 12th. 2021
200 labour export companies in crisis as flights to UAE are suspended
Omanisation: Training for over 500 nurses to begin
Oman's youth unemployment problem is a harbinger for wider gulf
Saudi Arabia launches app to raise awareness of worker rights
Bangladeshi expats queue up to benefit from COVID-19 subsidy
06/17/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Jun 1 - Jun 6, 2021
Emirate of Sharjah raises minimum wage for UAE nationals
UAE: Registration of new establishments on the rise, minister says
Mubadala Health aims to boost Emirati nursing numbers to support sustainable healthcare sector
UAE: Up to Dh50,000 fine for companies breaking 3-month midday break rule
Philippines lifts ban on sending workers to Saudi Arabia
Omanisation hits 10% in tourism sector as locals enter workforce
New labour in Oman rules come into effect from today
Saudi Arabia to create new job opportunities for Pakistanis
05/11/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings May 2nd. - May 8th. 2021
UAE shakes up residency rules by offering passports to wealthy expats
Dubai launches 'excellence cards' for labourers
Saudi to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all workers
Omani firms secure $610mln worth contracts from BP Oman
21,000 Omanis saved from dismissals, salary cuts
NOC removal to boost labour market in Oman, help curb human trafficking: GFOTU chairman
COVID-19: Kuwait approves transfer of work permits after one year instead of three
05/11/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Apr. 25th. - May 1st. 2021
Potential to provide 140,000 jobs in Oman: Minister of Labour
Disabled students receive training in Oman to succeed at the workplace
New version of Smart Labour app to be launched at Expo 2020
Private sector Saudization rate rises to 22.75 percent in 2021
Saudi Arabia to take action against healthcare workers who refuse COVID vaccine
ILO urges improved safety policies to tackle future health crises for workers
04/26/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings April 18th. - April 24th. 2021
UAE: Dh50,000 fine, jail term for hiring domestic workers illegally
Promoting Safe Migration for the Women of Bangladesh
Submit work contracts online, says Oman’s Ministry of Labour
Human Rights Society in appeal for soul of Kuwait in over-60 battle against expat age discrimination
04/26/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Apr 4th. - Apr 10th. 2021
How Expo 2020 Dubai never lost sight of worker welfare through the COVID-19 pandemic
Graduation of First Batch of MoI 'Hassad' trainees gets underway
Saudi Arabia: 129,000 expats left labour market in 2020
Public awareness on labour law changes ‘low’: survey
Qatar’s labour reforms outstanding and tangible
Human Rights society signs agreement to educate workers on rights
04/26/2021 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings April 11th. - April 17th. 2021
Aldar Boosts Emiratisation Efforts Through MoU With Ministry Of Human Resources And Emiratisation
UAE: New penalty for companies that don’t pay salaries on time
Saudi unemployment rate falls as more women enter workforce
Oman’s Indian Embassy restore various visa categories
Stocks rocket as Qatar approves draft law on full foreign ownership
Qatar- Shura Council approves draft law regulating health services
11/23/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Nov. 8th. - Nov. 14th. 2020
UAE's du to foster young talents as part of latest Emiratisation drive
Rights and dues of Arabtec staff to be protected
Saudi Arabia reforms labour laws, grants more rights to expatriate workers; Details here
Saudi Arabia reforms labour laws, grants more rights to expatriate workers; Details here
11/11/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings October 25th. - November 7th. 2020
Serco to support Sharjah Airport’s Emiratisation programme
Saudi Arabia reforms labour law; grants foreign workers greater rights
‘Omanisation’ fallout: Indian in Oman down to than half million
10/26/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Oct. 11th. - Oct. 24th. 2020
Abdullah bin Zayed chairs meeting of Education and Human Resources Council
Pakistani, Indian job seekers warned not to travel to Dubai on tourist, visit visas
Hundreds of Indian workers demand unpaid wages from Saudi construction firm
10/12/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Oct 4 2020 - Oct 10 2020
MOHRE, Dubai Airports implement training programmes for qualifying Emiratis for job market
Sharjah Airport Authority launches initiative to Emiratise technical jobs
Restart of UAE work permits hailed as a welcome step
Doha issues new ‘health and safety policy’ to protect workers in Qatar
10/05/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings September 27th. - October 3rd. 2020
Microsoft to upskill UAE nationals in new Emiratisation initiative
Why Arabtec's woes could be 'tip of the iceberg' for UAE construction sector
How will Qatar's labor reforms impact South Asian workers?
Kuwait National Assembly approves proposal for demographic law
Expats exit hits Oman's real estate rental market
09/28/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Sept. 20th - Sept. 26th. 2020
Webinar highlights benefits of Tatween Emiratization program
UAE’s equal pay law for men, women in private sector takes effect
Freelancers bank on high demand
Oman sets minimum wage of 325 riyals for every citizen
Kuwait National Assembly finalising demographic imbalance bill
09/22/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
GCC News Clippings Sept. 12th - Sept. 19th. 2020
UAE: How you can work in the UAE from the age of 15
Labour Ministry Discusses Omanisation, Subcontracting In Private Health Establishments
Ministry of Labour discusses more jobs for Omanis in private health establishments
Kenya: Working Abroad to Be Made Easier for Kenyans
Qatar introduces new labor reforms
Bahrain fines companies 200,000 dinars for illegal recruitment