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[Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles [Saudi Arabia] Fines of up to SR1 million for hiring workers without open roles

The proposed draft law would see substantial fines ranging between SR200000 and SR1 million for employers found in violation.
25 Mar 2024

[Iran] Ramadan exacerbates cost of living struggle [Iran] Ramadan exacerbates cost of living struggle

The cost of living crisis pits a daily minimum wage of 250,000 tomans against expenses of 650,000 tomans for both...
19 Mar 2024

[UAE] Alpha Nero sets new standard with 70-day paid maternity leave policy [UAE] Alpha Nero sets new standard with 70-day paid maternity leave policy

Alpha Nero is the first manufacturing industry SME in the region to champion better working environments for women by extending...
27 Feb 2024

[Kuwait] Expat accountant to be prosecuted for theft [Kuwait] Expat accountant to be prosecuted for theft

Monitoring of the accountant’s bank transactions revealed that he transferred large sums of money from his account to his homeland.
13 Feb 2024

[UAE] Expat employment fraud crackdown [UAE] Expat employment fraud crackdown

Violating firms were fined, ministry records were restricted and social media accounts have been blocked.
07 Feb 2024

[UAE] 2024 wage rises expected from more than half of employers [UAE] 2024 wage rises expected from more than half of employers

More than one-fifth of organisations (21 per cent) reportedly expect to lower salaries in 2024.
18 Jan 2024

[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