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[Kuwait] 662 expats deported within 5 days

[Kuwait] 662 expats deported within 5 days [Kuwait] 662 expats deported within 5 days

662 expatriates were deported, including 447 males and 215 females.
29 Oct 2021
[Saudi Arabia] Amendment to labour law lets expats change jobs more freely

[Saudi Arabia] Amendment to labour law lets expats change jobs more freely [Saudi Arabia] Amendment to labour law lets expats change jobs more freely

According to the new amendments, an expatriate worker can transfer their services to another employer without stipulating the specific period.
28 Oct 2021
[Kuwait] Ban on expats over 60 will be scrapped

[Kuwait] Ban on expats over 60 will be scrapped [Kuwait] Ban on expats over 60 will be scrapped

In early October, the Kuwaiti Legal Advice and Legislation Department reportedly invalidated the ban, issued in August 2020, saying it...
25 Oct 2021
[Israel] Lawmakers seek to raise a minimum wage that is the highest in the region

[Israel] Lawmakers seek to raise a minimum wage that is the highest in the region [Israel] Lawmakers seek to raise a minimum wage that is the highest in the region

The bill’s supporters expect the raise to encourage those unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis to seek employment.
21 Oct 2021
[Qatar] Grace period for expats to correct legal status has begun

[Qatar] Grace period for expats to correct legal status has begun [Qatar] Grace period for expats to correct legal status has begun

Those who apply could benefit from an exemption or a reduction to the reconciliation amount in line with the provisions...
11 Oct 2021
[Saudi Arabia] SR50,000 fine and jail time for employers engaging self-employed expats

[Saudi Arabia] SR50,000 fine and jail time for employers engaging self-employed expats [Saudi Arabia] SR50,000 fine and jail time for employers engaging self-employed expats

In all cases, the fine will be multiplied by the number of workers the employer allowed to engage in jobs...
05 Oct 2021
[Oman] Labour reforms will positively impact the economy

[Oman] Labour reforms will positively impact the economy [Oman] Labour reforms will positively impact the economy

According to the IMF, labour market reforms play an important part in increasing competitiveness and fostering the creation of private-sector...
28 Sep 2021
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