MIDDLE EAST

[UAE] New rule for public sector paydays [UAE] New rule for public sector paydays

From the start of June, companies registered with MoHRE must pay employees their entitled wage for the preceding month of...
19 May 2026

[Saudi Arabia] ABHI partners with QBS to launch earned wage access service [Saudi Arabia] ABHI partners with QBS to launch earned wage access service

ABHI subsequently expanded into payroll, SME financing and cross-border financial services, with a growing focus on Gulf labour markets and...
18 May 2026

[Saudi Arabia] Qiwa employment contract compliance requirements increased [Saudi Arabia] Qiwa employment contract compliance requirements increased

The update is intended to increase transparency and support the documentation of contractual rights among employers and employees.  
30 Apr 2026

[Saudi Arabia] Government urged to abolish fees for expats in construction [Saudi Arabia] Government urged to abolish fees for expats in construction

Ms Abu Nayan stated that such a move could lower housing costs for citizens and encourage greater investment in the...
08 Apr 2026

[Qatar] Eid Al-Fitr holiday dates for public and private sectors [Qatar] Eid Al-Fitr holiday dates for public and private sectors

The holiday for ministries, government entities, public authorities and public institutions began on Tuesday, March 17 and continues until March...
19 Mar 2026

[Saudi Arabia] Labour Law violations reclassified into defined categories [Saudi Arabia] Labour Law violations reclassified into defined categories

The amendment reclassifies several violations into defined categories as part of the ministry’s ongoing moves to advance the work environment...
27 Feb 2026

[Oman] Tiered fee system and penalties for expat permits introduced [Oman] Tiered fee system and penalties for expat permits introduced

Under the new regulations, companies achieving their Omanisation targets are eligible for significant financial incentives.
16 Feb 2026