MIDDLE EAST

[UAE] Taptap Send pauses money transfers for system upgrade [UAE] Taptap Send pauses money transfers for system upgrade

Taptap Send confirmed that customers’ funds remain secure and that the move is temporary.   
24 Oct 2025

[UAE] Revolut works with Central Bank to commence operations [UAE] Revolut works with Central Bank to commence operations

The UAE has a significant expatriate population. Many people send money through international remittances and make foreign exchange transactions.
22 Oct 2025

[Qatar] New labour fees and exemptions [Qatar] New labour fees and exemptions

Private sector employees, including those working for companies, associations, and individuals, will pay QAR100 annually for work permits.
14 Oct 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Landmark deal on manpower recruitment signed with Bangladesh [Saudi Arabia] Landmark deal on manpower recruitment signed with Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia has been Bangladesh’s largest overseas labour market since 1976, employing millions of Bangladeshi workers.
08 Oct 2025

[Middle East] PwC makes dramatic cuts to partner and staff roles [Middle East] PwC makes dramatic cuts to partner and staff roles

Downsizing began in February 2025, in the wake of a year-long ban by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) on...
22 Sep 2025

[Middle East] Over 78% of GCC workforce are expats [Middle East] Over 78% of GCC workforce are expats

GCC Assistant Secretary General for Economic and Development Affairs Khaled Al-Sunaidi emphasised the importance of the labour sector as a...
05 Sep 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Professional accreditation for expatriate workforce [Saudi Arabia] Professional accreditation for expatriate workforce

According to the ministry, the program has achieved 100 per cent coverage of targeted countries. It now encompasses more than...
27 Aug 2025