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[Saudi Arabia] 257,000 expats left the labour market in Q3 2020 [Saudi Arabia] 257,000 expats left the labour market in Q3 2020

The number of expatriates working in Saudi Arabia fell by 257,200 during the third quarter of 2020, compared to the...
27 Jan 2021

[Saudi Arabia] Major changes to labour law considered [Saudi Arabia] Major changes to labour law considered

According to local media reports, Saudi Arabia is considering major amendments to its labour laws, changes which will mean better...
14 Jan 2021

[Saudi Arabia] Minimum wage will apply to all new and existing workers [Saudi Arabia] Minimum wage will apply to all new and existing workers

The decision to raise the minimum wage for Saudis from SAR 3,000 ($800) to SAR 4,000 ($1,066) will apply to...
03 Dec 2020

[Kuwait] 60 year old expats are banned from renewing work and residency permits [Kuwait] 60 year old expats are banned from renewing work and residency permits

From January 1, Kuwait will begin to implement a decision banning the renewal of work and residency permits for expatriates...
25 Nov 2020

[Saudi Arabia] 8 scenarios allowing expat workers to transfer jobs [Saudi Arabia] 8 scenarios allowing expat workers to transfer jobs

Following its new labour reforms announced in November, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has set eight...
17 Nov 2020

[Palestine] EU contributes €10m to pay September civil service salaries and pensions [Palestine] EU contributes €10m to pay September civil service salaries and pensions

According to an EU press release, on November 1 the European Union made a contribution of €10 million to help...
04 Nov 2020

[Saudi Arabia] Important decision for expatriate workers announced [Saudi Arabia] Important decision for expatriate workers announced

On October 9, Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi - the Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development - issued a...
16 Oct 2020