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
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
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 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
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
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
07/06/2020 | by Global Labor Markets
Jun. 21st. - Jul. 4th. 2020
Microsoft unveils new tech programme for Emirati students
UAE women get cracking on BAE-Mubadala space internship
National Media Council seeks to boost Emiratisation in media
Coronavirus: About 130,000 Indians leave UAE on repatriation flights
Oman poised to allow part-time jobs for expats and citizens 'soon'
12/13/2019 | by Yaw Nyarko
I recently spoke with Ghanaian news outlet - Joy News - about the role of technological innovations in addressing how climate change affects agricultural output. I also discussed the role of the Ghana Commodity Exchange and the ways in which it impacts the lives of rural small-holder farmers.
10/22/2019 | by Yaw Nyarko
As the deadline for Brexit approaches and the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union, Africa’s economies must also prepare. How will Brexit affect trade between Africa and the UK, and between Africa and the EU? What are its potential opportunities and pitfalls for Africa’s farmers, and how will Brexit affect African migrants overseas? In October 2019, I spoke with Voice of America’s Adam Phillips about my thoughts on this issue during an episode of VOA’s International Edition.
07/16/2019 | by Yaw Nyarko
On the 2nd of July 2019, the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) held a Market Council meeting to introduce sorghum into the exchange. As part of the meeting, members of the stake holding public (some farmers, traders, reps from Guinness Ghana Ltd – the largest buyer of Sorghum in Ghana – exporters, the Ghana Standards Authority, and members of my research institute – CTED) were taken through the processes required to access the exchange as a sorghum buyer or seller.
07/16/2019 | by Yaw Nyarko
On July 1, 2019, I met with my research collaborator Professor Chris Udry, a great development economist at Northwestern University; Dr. Kadri Alfah, the Chief Executive Officer for the newly created Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) who set up the exchange in record time with his team; and a friend/supporter of my research on Ghana’s agricultural markets. After a very productive meeting, we are all looking forward to seeing impact from GCX. We are working on it. Stay tuned!
11/12/2018 | by Yaw Nyarko
On November 6, 2018, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo rang the opening bell on the trading floor of the Ghana Commodities Exchange (GCX) to commence trading. After several years of planning and research, the opening unlocks economic opportunities for smallholder farmers across the country…
10/10/2017 | by Yaw Nyarko
October 10, 2017
10/01/2017 | by Yaw Nyarko
October-November 2017
