Abdurrahman 8 Sept 2026The Ministry of Interior emphasized that individual employers, who allow their employees to work for others or for their own personal benefit, will be slapped with a maximum fine of SR100,000 and imprisonment for up to six months, in addition to a ban on recruiting workers for up to five years. #SaudiArabia #Employment1 likes0 comments#saudiarabia#employment
Tarique Rahman 1 Jul 2026Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower announced that 5,430 applications were received for supervisory positions in the cooperative sector through the “Our Pride for National Workforce” platform. Of these, 2,880 candidates met the eligibility criteria and have advanced to the nomination stage, while the remaining applications were rejected due to qualification mismatches. #Kuwait #Employment #Jobs4 likes3 comments#employment#workforce#career#news#kuwait
Abdurrahman 29 Jun 2026Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has reminded employers that only two days remain to renew expired work permits or transfer employee services before the June 30 deadline. Starting July 1, workers whose permits have been expired for more than three months will be removed from employers’ records as part of efforts to strengthen labor market compliance and regulation. #SaudiArabia #Qiwa #Employment #Labo4 likes3 comments#employment#saudiarabia#workpermit#qiwa#labor
Abdurrahman 18 Jun 2026Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has announced new rules limiting newly established businesses under two years old to a maximum of five instant visas. The platform clarified that companies operating for more than two years may obtain up to 50 instant visas through one or multiple applications each week. The move aims to regulate workforce recruitment, improve labor market efficiency, and support susta4 likes4 comments#ec#employment#saudiarabia#labormarket#qiwa
Al Zaheri17 Jun 2026UAE Initiative to Boost Jobs and Skills The UAE has launched a new programme to help 7,500 social welfare beneficiaries secure employment and build career skills. The initiative offers training, professional development and job opportunities to support financial independence while strengthening workforce participation across the country. #UAE #Employment4 likes4 comments#employment#uae
Abdurrahman 15 Jun 2026Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has outlined procedures for workers whose salaries have been delayed. Employees with enforceable employment contracts can verify their status through the Qiwa platform and, if payment remains overdue for more than 30 days, submit enforcement requests through the Najiz platform. The measures aim to protect workers’ rights and ensure 5 likes4 comments#laborlaw#workersrights#employment#saudiarabia
Al Zaheri8 Jun 2026UAE Workers Seek More Meaningful Performance Reviews A new report suggests UAE employees are looking beyond salary discussions during performance reviews, placing greater value on career growth, skills development, recognition, and clear progression opportunities. The findings highlight changing workplace expectations across the country. #Dubai #Employment4 likes4 comments#employment#dubai
Al Zaheri7 Jun 2026Working During Vacation? UAE Labour Rules Explained Employment experts say annual leave is intended as a period of rest, and any request to work during vacation must comply with UAE labour regulations and employment agreements. Employees are encouraged to understand their rights and discuss expectations with employers before taking leave. #Dubai #Employment1 likes1 comments#dubai#employment
Abdurrahman 2 Jun 2026Saudi Arabia has begun implementing a new decision raising the Saudization rate in 12 procurement-related professions to 70 percent. The policy applies to private sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted occupations and is part of broader efforts to increase employment opportunities for Saudi citizens. Authorities say the move supports labor market development and alig4 likes4 comments#saudiarabia#busines#employment#vision2030#saudization
Tarique Rahman 26 May 2026Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower announced approval of more than 11,600 requests allowing expatriate workers to transfer from restricted sectors into other employment sectors since the beginning of May. Authorities said thousands of approvals came from small projects and agricultural sectors, reflecting ongoing labor market adjustments and workforce management reforms aimed at improving empl3 likes2 comments#kuwait#workers#expatriates#employment#middleeast
Tarique Rahman 25 May 2026Kuwait’s Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies has opened registration for summer employment and training opportunities for Kuwaiti students in partnership with the Public Authority for Manpower. The program, running from July 1 to August 31, will offer students six-hour daily shifts in cooperative societies, aiming to strengthen practical skills, workplace experience, and future career readines3 likes2 comments#kuwait#employment#training#education#middleea
Abdurrahman 14 May 2026Inspection teams from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development conducted more than 250,000 inspection visits to private sector establishments during the first quarter of 2026. The large-scale campaign resulted in the detection of over 168,000 violations of Labor Law regulations, reflecting intensified efforts by authorities to strengthen compliance and improve working cond4 likes3 comments#economy#business#laborlaw#saudiarabia#employment