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[Saudi Arabia] Labor Law amendments now in effect [Saudi Arabia] Labor Law amendments now in effect

These amendments are intended to enhance job stability and improve labour market efficiency to meet the needs of the private...
20 Feb 2025

[Bahrain] New 6-month work permit for expats introduced [Bahrain] New 6-month work permit for expats introduced

The new permit will be in addition to the existing one- and two-year permits, allowing businesses to try out new...
19 Feb 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Key changes for employers in 2025 [Saudi Arabia] Key changes for employers in 2025

The amendments introduce several significant changes to the KSA Labor Law with Implementing Regulations to the KSA Labor Law yet...
12 Feb 2025

[Oman] Implementation of Wage Protection System [Oman] Implementation of Wage Protection System

The system requires all private sector salaries to be processed through it to facilitate monitoring and resolve disputes between workers...
05 Feb 2025

[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