MIDDLE EAST

[Oman] New rules for expatriate recruitment agencies coming in 2027 [Oman] New rules for expatriate recruitment agencies coming in 2027

The framework aims to strengthen oversight of recruitment offices, improve service quality, protect the rights of employers and workers, and...
13 Oct 2026

[Saudi Arabia] Family visa rules for skilled expat workers changed [Saudi Arabia] Family visa rules for skilled expat workers changed

According to the Ministry of Interior, skilled expat household heads may now obtain entry visas for eligible dependants concurrently with...
08 Oct 2026

[Kuwait] Government steps up anti-laundering measures with payroll tracking [Kuwait] Government steps up anti-laundering measures with payroll tracking

The Kuwait Wage Payment System (KWPS) is the latest move the government has made to combat money laundering and terrorism...
07 Oct 2026

[Kuwait] Banks tighten lending criteria for expats over Kuwaitization and job cut concerns [Kuwait] Banks tighten lending criteria for expats over Kuwaitization and job cut concerns

The roles under greater scrutiny are government positions affected by Kuwaitisation, jobs considered surplus and occupations facing restructuring.
16 Sep 2026

[UAE] Visas of 4,000 Bangladeshis cancelled, preventing return to jobs [UAE] Visas of 4,000 Bangladeshis cancelled, preventing return to jobs

The government of Bangladesh is addressing the situation with the UAE through diplomatic channels and seeking a review of the...
16 Sep 2026

[Kuwait] 7,000 teacher roles terminated to address staffing surplus [Kuwait] 7,000 teacher roles terminated to address staffing surplus

The move represents the first phase of a wider effort to reduce a large surplus of teaching staff across government...
10 Sep 2026