MIDDLE EAST

[Iraq] Teachers strike to demand their salary arrears [Iraq] Teachers strike to demand their salary arrears

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has failed to pay 16 salaries in 2014-2024 and 44 salaries have been paid in...
04 Feb 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Stricter work visa rules for Indian workers come into force [Saudi Arabia] Stricter work visa rules for Indian workers come into force

Indian workers, including women, are a key part of Saudi Arabia's labour market and send or bring remittances back to...
13 Jan 2025

[Syria] Government will raise public sector salaries by 400% in February [Syria] Government will raise public sector salaries by 400% in February

The measures form part of a broader strategy by Syria's new caretaker government to stabilise the country's economy following 13...
06 Jan 2025

[Bahrain] Labour Fund rule amended by royal decree [Bahrain] Labour Fund rule amended by royal decree

His Majesty King Hamad ratified and issued Law No 14 of 2024 amending Article 4 of Law No 57 of...
03 Jan 2025

[UAE] Ras Al Khaimah named world's top city for expatriates 'to get started abroad' [UAE] Ras Al Khaimah named world's top city for expatriates 'to get started abroad'

The Emirate came number one out of 53 cities in the Expat Essentials Index, conducted by InterNations as part of...
29 Nov 2024

[Oman] Expatriate workforce reaches 1.8 million [Oman] Expatriate workforce reaches 1.8 million

In recent years, certain expat groups have seen significant growth in their numbers in The Sultanate of Oman which expatriates...
24 Oct 2024

[Saudi Arabia] New wage insurance is a worker protection milestone [Saudi Arabia] New wage insurance is a worker protection milestone

According to the deputy minister, the Kingdom’s labour reforms are already driving positive change.
09 Oct 2024