Expats

Philippine Halts Deployment of Newly-hired Domestic Workers to Kuwait

The Philippines is soon to halt the deployment to Kuwait of newly hired domestic workers until more safeguards are in…

1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Soon To Resume Hiring Ethiopian House Workers

Recruitment companies and offices in Saudi Arabia are geared up to resume hiring of domestic workers from Ethiopia. The Federation…

1 year ago

Saudi Arabia to localize manufacture of pharmaceutical products

The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) has signed seven agreements to localize the pharmaceutical industry and transfer knowledge,…

1 year ago

Kuwait to levy new health fees on expats

Kuwait has decided to impose new fees for health services on expatriates, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Sunday. The fees…

1 year ago

UAE ranks 6th for expat life; residents share why they love living here

In a few weeks, the UAE will celebrate its 51st national day, a day of great pride for all residents.…

1 year ago

Saudi Arabia to resume recruitment from Philippines on November 7

The Musaned portal, under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), announced that the resumption of recruitment from…

2 years ago

Saudi: Tasheelat Card launched for disabled citizens and expats

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), represented by the Agency for Rehabilitation and Social Guidance, announced the…

2 years ago

Bahrain: New work permit card for expats announced

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) held a joint press conference with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI),…

2 years ago

Bahrain: LMRA calls on expat workers to verify legal status

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) called on all expatriate workers in the Kingdom of Bahrain to have their legal…

2 years ago

Oman: Medical test fees at for expat visa slashed

In a major concession for expatriates, the Minister of Health has ordered to waive off some examination fees for tests…

2 years ago

Bahrain announces new labor market reforms, replacing Flexi Permits

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain announced a proposed set of new labour market reforms that will…

2 years ago

Kuwait: 20 professions on new work visa face skill test

As a continuation of the Smart Recruitment of Skilled Labor project, for which the Public Authority for Manpower has obtained…

2 years ago

Kuwait to test expats for skills and knowledge before issuing visa

Expatriates coming to Kuwait should be ‘tested’ as part of plans to reform the demographic imbalance, the Director- General of…

2 years ago

Kuwait: Family/Dependent visa salary cap to be raised to KD 800

The Ministry of Interior will be issuing a decision to raise the salary ceiling for a family/dependent visa (Article 22)…

2 years ago

UAE top destination for expats to relocate, says survey

The UAE has emerged as the number one destination across Middle East, Africa and Asia, and among the top 10…

2 years ago

UAE: Foreigners allowed to get visas without sponsor

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security (ICA) has allowed foreigners abroad to apply for obtaining 5…

2 years ago

UAE amends medical test system for expats coming for work, residency

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,…

2 years ago

Kuwait to raise fees for expat services

The Kuwaiti government has recently started revising fees on state services for Kuwaitis and expatriates in the country in a…

2 years ago

UAE ministry denies media reports about deportation of ‘select workers’

Saeed Al Hebsi, Director of the Human Rights Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has…

2 years ago

Kuwait Municipality terminates 132 expats

Kuwait Municipality issued a decision to terminate the services of 132 expats from various sectors from the municipality including 37…

2 years ago

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