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[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

[Saudi Arabia] Expats barred from key positions [Saudi Arabia] Expats barred from key positions

These include general manager, sales representative, marketing specialist and procurement manager.

29 Jan 2026

[Kuwait] Multiple-trip exit permits for expat workers introduced [Kuwait] Multiple-trip exit permits for expat workers introduced

The initiative is intended to simplify procedures, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens for employers and employees, according to local...

21 Jan 2026

[UAE] Minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector rises [UAE] Minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector rises

The rise will impact new, renewed, and amended work permits for Emirati employees, with a transition period for existing staff.

20 Jan 2026

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