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UAE launches ‘early leave’ for private sector expats to return home during Covid-19 crisis

All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility

Filipina maid killed in Kuwait following abuse, Manila condemns act

‘I really want to kill the illegal recruiters who send Filipina maids to the Middle East’, says President Duterte

Saudi to ban recruitment of expats in several hospitality jobs

The kingdom has implemented a strict Saudisation policy in several sectors

Several shops shut down in Saudisation drive after illegal expat practices exposed

Saudisation is now mandatory in several retail sectors in the kingdom

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Kuwait lawmaker says 30% of expats in the country ‘useless’

MPs in the country have repeatedly called on the government to rebalance’ the country’s population by removing expats

Saudi restrictions on retail, wholesale roles held by foreigners come into force

From Tuesday outlets selling select items must ensure 70 per cent of jobs are held by Saudis

Saudi prepares inspectors as new restrictions on foreign retail jobs come into force

The government wants the majority of retail roles in 12 areas to be held by Saudis from early September

Saudi denies social media ‘rumours’ about expat fees

Expat fees introduced this year will continue to increase until 2020, clarifies ministry

Kuwait, Philippines row could reignite over new worker guarantee

The Philippines has reportedly added a new condition to May’s labour deal requiring a deposit for each worker

Saudi unemployment rises in Q1, 234,000 foreign workers leave jobs

The exodus comes after more than 277,000 expats left their jobs in the fourth quarter

UAE says will revoke expat work permits if there is an Emirati replacement

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is leading a drive to prioritise the hiring of Emiratis

Philippines’ Duterte says Kuwait work ban permanent after row

Kuwait has accused Philippine embassy staff of violating its sovereignty through unauthorised operations to rescue workers

UAE to approve law allowing 100% foreign ownership of companies by year-end

Previous attempts to introduce the legislation have been met with opposition from some Emiratis

Saudi finance minister says no plans to revise expat fee, other reforms

The $80-107 monthly levy was introduced in January

Saudi job market to shrink in 2018

GulfTalent said Saudisation policies meant many firms in the country were lowering their headcount

Saudi’s new expat charges – is your company footing the bill?

Expats now have to pay a monthly sum of SAR100 for each of their unemployed dependents

Saudi introduces minimum salary requirements for domestic worker hiring

Citizens and residents will now have to prove they can afford domestic help