MIDDLE EAST

[Kuwait] Employment of 800 expats terminated

[Kuwait] Employment of 800 expats terminated [Kuwait] Employment of 800 expats terminated

The majority of terminated employees were from Arab nations.
05 Oct 2023
[Kuwait] Manpower authority will establish shelter for male expats

[Kuwait] Manpower authority will establish shelter for male expats [Kuwait] Manpower authority will establish shelter for male expats

This new shelter will be similar to a current shelter provided to expatriate women who decide to leave their sponsors.
21 Aug 2023
[Oman] New labour law comes into force

[Oman] New labour law comes into force [Oman] New labour law comes into force

Employers are now expressly permitted to terminate employment contracts for economic reasons.
01 Aug 2023
[Gaza] Qatari aid delay leaves Hamas unable to pay salaries

[Gaza] Qatari aid delay leaves Hamas unable to pay salaries [Gaza] Qatari aid delay leaves Hamas unable to pay salaries

A drop in tax revenue and a jump in spending have reportedly exacerbated the situation.
17 Jul 2023
[UAE] Expats' paths to work and motivations for relocating

[UAE] Expats' paths to work and motivations for relocating [UAE] Expats' paths to work and motivations for relocating

The UAE has proved appealing to rich people seeking safety, security and high-quality education for their children.
14 Jul 2023
[Oman] Expats deported for violating Labour Law

[Oman] Expats deported for violating Labour Law [Oman] Expats deported for violating Labour Law

101 workers were arrested in violation of the provisions of the Labour Law. Legal action is being taken.
10 Jul 2023
[Oman] Ministry of Labour inspection campaign to regulate market

[Oman] Ministry of Labour inspection campaign to regulate market [Oman] Ministry of Labour inspection campaign to regulate market

These campaigns are primarily centred around curbing illegal practices, regulating the labour market and rounding up illegal manpower.
28 Jun 2023
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