MIDDLE EAST

[Saudi Arabia] New skill-based system for expat work permits [Saudi Arabia] New skill-based system for expat work permits

The ministry issued a guidance manual outlining all the details of the decision, which is available on its official website.
07 Jul 2025

[Iraq] President and Prime Minister discuss Kurdistan’s public sector salaries [Iraq] President and Prime Minister discuss Kurdistan’s public sector salaries

The two leaders reviewed the overall political and economic situation in the country, with particular attention to recent regional dynamics...
07 Jul 2025

[Kuwait] 35,000 exit permits issued within days of new expat travel rule [Kuwait] 35,000 exit permits issued within days of new expat travel rule

The new regulation took effect on July 1, 2025. It mandates that all expats employed in the private sector must...
04 Jul 2025

[Iraq] State bank starts paying PMF salaries after delays from financial channel disruptions [Iraq] State bank starts paying PMF salaries after delays from financial channel disruptions

Rafidain Bank's media office confirmed that payments have now been made available across Rafidain branches in Baghdad and other provinces. ...
04 Jul 2025

[Oman] Expat workforce grew to 1.81 million in May [Oman] Expat workforce grew to 1.81 million in May

According to the NCSI data, by nationality, Bangladeshi workers topped the list at 623,186, followed by Indians at 507,695, and...
03 Jul 2025

[Kurdistan] Council of Ministers calls for protection of public salaries [Kurdistan] Council of Ministers calls for protection of public salaries

The KRG strongly rejected what it described as unconstitutional financial pressure from the Iraqi government.
06 Jun 2025

[Saudi Arabia] Consultation on changes to labour law penalties [Saudi Arabia] Consultation on changes to labour law penalties

The fines vary by the size of the organisation and are subdivided into three categories.
23 May 2025