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Kuwait: Expats over 60 years allowed to transfer to private sector
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has introduced new regulations allowing expatriates aged 60 and above, with a secondary school certificate or lower, to transfer their residency from family sponsorship (Article 22)…
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New Year 2025: UAE announces holiday for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Wednesday, January 1, will be an official holiday for all private sector employees on the occasion of the New Year 2025.…
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UAE announces basic health insurance scheme from January 1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, December 16, launched a basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers across the country who are not currently covered by any…
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Indian expats top Kuwait’s private sector workforce in 1st half of 2024
The employed individuals in the private sector in Kuwait make up 44 percent of the overall population, with Indian expatriates being the largest group at 24.2 percent. According to the latest statistical…
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UAE: RTA launches trial operation of world’s first electric 3D-printed abra
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the world’s first electric abra manufactured using 3D printing technology, in collaboration with the private sector. The abra, which can…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: UAE announces holidays for public, private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid AlAdha 1445 AH-2024. This came in a circular issued by the…
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Eid Al Adha 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid AlAdha 1445 AH-2024. Taking to X, the…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Oman announces holiday for public, pvt sectors
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has announced a five-day holiday for the public and private sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the end of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024, which…
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Kuwaiti doctors can work in private sector outside work hours
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has issued a decree allowing specialist doctors and senior medical professionals from the government medical sector to work at private clinics or facilities after official working hours. The…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: UAE announces holidays for private sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, April 1, announced Eid Al-Fitr holidays for employees working in the private sector. Private sector employees…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holidays for private sector
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MoHRSD) has announced a four-day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors to mark Eid Al-Fitr 1445 AH-2024. The holiday marks the…
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UAE mandates health insurance for private sector, domestic workers
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a mandatory health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2025.…
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UAE weather: Private sector firms told to allow remote work
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, March 8, called on private sector companies to allow remote work for employees due to exceptional weather conditions. In a circular, Ministry of Human Resources…
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UAE announces reduced working hours during Ramzan 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, March 4, announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. Taking to X,…
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UAE: Private, public firms urged to work from home amid unstable weather
Abu Dhabi: As the forecast predicts unstable weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the authorities have urged public and private sector firms to allow employees to work remotely. Taking to…
