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[Saudi Arabia] 15-year prison sentence for sponsors withholding passports

[Saudi Arabia] 15-year prison sentence for sponsors withholding passports [Saudi Arabia] 15-year prison sentence for sponsors withholding passports

Saudi Arabia has a population of approximately 32.2 million and is home to a large community of foreign workers.
15 Jan 2024
[UAE] Details of new labour complaints process

[UAE] Details of new labour complaints process [UAE] Details of new labour complaints process

Before the amendment, if an employee or employer reached out to MOHRE with a complaint, the Ministry would first attempt...
21 Dec 2023
[UAE] Zoho introduces a modern payroll solution for Emirate businesses

[UAE] Zoho introduces a modern payroll solution for Emirate businesses [UAE] Zoho introduces a modern payroll solution for Emirate businesses

The payroll solution allows businesses to streamline payroll management, automate their monthly payroll tasks and ensure compliance. 
15 Dec 2023
[Saudi Arabia] 480,000 domestic workers employed via Nitaqat

[Saudi Arabia] 480,000 domestic workers employed via Nitaqat [Saudi Arabia] 480,000 domestic workers employed via Nitaqat

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi announced the figures during the 13th edition of the Social...
15 Dec 2023
[Saudi Arabia] Labour law violation fines slashed by up to 94%

[Saudi Arabia] Labour law violation fines slashed by up to 94% [Saudi Arabia] Labour law violation fines slashed by up to 94%

The penalty for delayed wage and allowance payments to workers will now be set at SR300 for each worker.
12 Dec 2023
[Saudi Arabia] Regulations for overtime announced

[Saudi Arabia] Regulations for overtime announced [Saudi Arabia] Regulations for overtime announced

The Council of Ministers’ decree outlines specific guidelines for assigning overtime work.
27 Nov 2023
[Saudi Arabia] Gregorian calendar to be used for all official procedures

[Saudi Arabia] Gregorian calendar to be used for all official procedures [Saudi Arabia] Gregorian calendar to be used for all official procedures

The Council of Ministers reached a unanimous agreement to adopt the Gregorian calendar for measuring time in all official procedures...
03 Nov 2023
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