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[Kuwait] Cost-cutting drive will see Kuwait Airways terminating expats and retirees

[Kuwait] Cost-cutting drive will see Kuwait Airways terminating expats and retirees [Kuwait] Cost-cutting drive will see Kuwait Airways terminating expats and retirees

The airline is one of the companies with the highest employee count, leading to significant financial costs estimated in the...
22 Aug 2024
[UAE] Stricter penalties for labour law violations

[UAE] Stricter penalties for labour law violations [UAE] Stricter penalties for labour law violations

The offence of ‘False Emiratization’ is now subject to a fine from AED 100,000 to AED 1,000,000. 
16 Aug 2024
[Kuwait] 300 domestic workers transfer to private sector in 48 hour period

[Kuwait] 300 domestic workers transfer to private sector in 48 hour period [Kuwait] 300 domestic workers transfer to private sector in 48 hour period

The move is intended to boost access to the skills of workers already in Kuwait rather than hiring from abroad.
05 Aug 2024
[Saudi Arabia] New initiative permits employment of expat dependents in health and education

[Saudi Arabia] New initiative permits employment of expat dependents in health and education [Saudi Arabia] New initiative permits employment of expat dependents in health and education

This service is intended to regulate the work of dependents in Saudi Arabia without the need to transfer their sponsorship
01 Aug 2024
[UAE] Launch of first inclusive digital wallet for underbanked

[UAE] Launch of first inclusive digital wallet for underbanked [UAE] Launch of first inclusive digital wallet for underbanked

It follows a successful fundraising round of $14 million from SC Ventures and SBI Holdings and myZoi obtaining two regulatory...
19 Jul 2024
[Kuwait] PAM provides shelter for expat workers and incentives for young nationals

[Kuwait] PAM provides shelter for expat workers and incentives for young nationals [Kuwait] PAM provides shelter for expat workers and incentives for young nationals

The shelter aims to protect the rights of male expatriate workers and address any problems arising between employers and employees.
07 May 2024
[Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles

[Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles [Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles

The proposed draft law would see substantial fines ranging between SR200000 and SR1 million for employers found in violation.
25 Mar 2024
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