In the last three months, Canada’s economy has created one new job for every six workers who joined the labour force on net, the lowest rate in over a year
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Ireland unveils flexible work permit rules to address labour market needs
The new changes are expected to make it easier for foreign workers and employers to navigate the permit process
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Kuwait plans to cancel 10,000 expat work permits: Report
Cancellations will begin following the Eid Al Fitr holiday, which is set to run from April 21 until April 25
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Kuwait deports 9,000 expats in three months: India tops list of deportees
Indian nationals topped the list of deportees followed by Filipinos, Sri Lankans and Egyptians
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Kuwait deports 10,000 expats over residency violations
Violators were deported from Kuwait within three months
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Kuwait tightens driving license, inspection rules for expats
The new rules will include increasing the minimum salary requirement for expatriates in Kuwait applying for a driving license
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Oman’s cracks down on visa violations, deports 391 expats
Oman strictly enforces labor laws and regulations in the country to ensure the protection of expatriate workers and their rights
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UAE best country in world for expat lifestyle, salaries and families
New survey sheds light on why expats choose to relocate to the UAE
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Bahrain announces new rules to strengthen protections for expat workers
A new set of labour reforms was announced that will replace Flexi Permits, changes will increase protections for expat workers and employment processes
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UAE ranked as best expat destination globally on most counts: Survey
Professional prospects, leisure options, language, bureaucracy, job satisfaction, safety, healthcare, digital life, housing, wages and job safety are among factors on which the Gulf country scored over other countries, according to InterNations Index
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UAE visa process ranks first for expats globally following Golden Visa reforms
The survey comes as the UAE aims to attract thousands of foreign workers and become a global hub for talent
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Kuwait parliament set to vote on 5-year residency for expats, 15-year residency for investors
People who own real estate properties in Kuwait will potentially be offered 10-year visas, if the Kuwait Assembly approves the proposed changes
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How should companies address rising housing costs and inflation to ease employee concerns?
With housing costs rising again in Dubai and other large expatriate markets like Singapore, firms must rethink how they approach this expense to attract and retain talent
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Saudi Arabia expat worker numbers decline in 2021; eased Covid measures likely to spur rebound
Participation of Saudi nationals in the labour force rose to 51.5 percent by the end of 2021, up marginally from 51.2 percent in 2020
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Kuwait will again issue work visas to expats over 60 years old
The decision this week ends a months-long debate in Kuwait following a 2020 ruling in which Kuwaiti officials banned renewing work permits for those who are over 60 years old and those who hold only a secondary school certificate or less
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It’s time we formally showed our appreciation to the Gulf’s expatriate workers
There should be a day dedicated to thanking expats, particularly those who are on low incomes, where they are honoured across the region
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Why the UAE is ranked among top 20 best places to work for foreign nationals
The country’s response to coronavirus is a key reason for the result, a new study indicates