Saudi Arabia updates expat absenteeism rules
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has updated regulations governing expatriate… Read More
2 years ago
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UAE announces new visa policy for expats, here’s what you gotta know
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has announced a new visa policy on Tuesday for the… Read More
3 years ago
Oman allows expats to convert visit visas to work permits
Media reports said the decision is also applicable to those on family-joining visas, and student… Read More
4 years ago
Kuwait makes exception of renewing some permits of expats above 60
Amendments to the decision by Kuwaiti authorities of barring work permit renewal of expats aged… Read More
4 years ago
Some 129,000 Saudi expats left its labour market in 2020
In the same span, about 74,000 Saudis have joined the job market suggesting localization of… Read More
4 years ago
Kuwait to renew residency permits for expats holding 100k dinar stake
The decision applies to expats that hold an investor residency or are a foreign partner… Read More
4 years ago
Wage Protection: Bahrain introduces system for private sector employees
The system aims to guarantee the regular transfer of workers’ wages to their bank accounts… Read More
4 years ago
Qatar’s new minimum wage comes into force
A minimum wage for expats in Qatar has taken effect as part of labour reforms… Read More
4 years ago
Expat workers rejoice as Saudi Arabia reforms ‘Kafala’ system
The Kafala system previously tied workers to their employers, or sponsors, who are responsible for… Read More
4 years ago
Expats employed in Kuwait’s govt sector may transfer to private now
This new development is only limited to expats already living in Kuwait and only after… Read More
4 years ago
Kuwait introduces new hiring mechanism to reduce expats in public sector
Back in November, the Ministry of Social Affairs terminated the contract of 120 expats. Read More
4 years ago
Looking for Omani citizenship? That’s how you can get it
The interior ministry of Oman has released an executive order for expats to clarify the… Read More
4 years ago
Pakistani expats in Saudi Arabia second highest after India: report
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is known for housing a sizable number of expatriates and the latest survey… Read More
7 years ago
Expats must pay dependents fees before Iqama renewal, re-entry visa: Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The General Directorate of Passports of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of Saudi Arabia… Read More
8 years ago
Saudi Arabia to fire all expats from govt jobs within three years
RIYADH: The Ministry of Civil Service in Saudi Arabia, in a major order, has directed… Read More
8 years ago
Expatriates cannot leave UAE without paying traffic fine
DUBAI: Expatriates living in Abu Dhabi will be facing stern action in case of traffic… Read More
9 years ago
Saudi Arabia to introduce ‘green card’ for expats
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has decided to issue ‘green cards’ within five years to allow resident… Read More
9 years ago
Saudi Arabia considering ‘permanent residency’ for expats
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is considering a 'permanent residency' system for the large expatriate population in… Read More
9 years ago