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[Bahrain] New labour reforms for expat work permits and protection

[Bahrain] New labour reforms for expat work permits and protection [Bahrain] New labour reforms for expat work permits and protection

The changes will increase protections for expatriate workers and streamline the processes around registering for work or change of employment.
07 Oct 2022
[Qatar] combatting people trafficking is a priority

[Qatar] combatting people trafficking is a priority [Qatar] combatting people trafficking is a priority

The minister said that progress over the past year includes a series of updates in the business environment and the...
05 Oct 2022
[Kuwait] Expats to receive skills and knowledge test before visa issued

[Kuwait] Expats to receive skills and knowledge test before visa issued [Kuwait] Expats to receive skills and knowledge test before visa issued

Dr Mubarak Al-Azmi - Director-General of the Public Authority for Manpower - said such tests will be carried out in...
27 Sep 2022
[Palestine] €35m EU contribution to pay August salaries and pensions

[Palestine] €35m EU contribution to pay August salaries and pensions [Palestine] €35m EU contribution to pay August salaries and pensions

This payment underlines the EU’s commitment to helping the building of an independent, viable, accountable and democratic Palestinian state.
07 Sep 2022
[Kuwait] 7 violations that cost expatriates deportation

[Kuwait] 7 violations that cost expatriates deportation [Kuwait] 7 violations that cost expatriates deportation

Any expatriate driving a vehicle without obtaining a driver’s license exposes themself to direct deportation through the General Traffic Department.
01 Sep 2022
[Kuwait] KD 78 million indemnity for expat teachers

[Kuwait] KD 78 million indemnity for expat teachers [Kuwait] KD 78 million indemnity for expat teachers

Of the total 88,348 male and female teachers overall, 63,955 are citizens and 24,393 non-citizens.
26 Aug 2022
[Kuwait] 750,000 Egyptian workers will be laid off

[Kuwait] 750,000 Egyptian workers will be laid off [Kuwait] 750,000 Egyptian workers will be laid off

Some 500,000 further Egyptian workers will lose their jobs over the next year as the Gulf country takes steps to...
26 Aug 2022
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