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Saudi Arabia launches skill-based work permit system for expats
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits, categorising them into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and…
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Kuwait introduces new guidelines for engineering jobs
Kuwait City: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has introduced new guidelines requiring the equivalency of engineering qualifications for obtaining or renewing work permits in engineering professions. The guidelines, outlined in a…
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UAE: Visa process time in Dubai reduced by 25 days
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Wednesday, March 6, launched a ‘Work Bundle’ platform to facilitate work permits and residency procedures in private sector companies. The first…
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Kuwait launches part-time work permits for expats
Kuwait: The authorities in Kuwait have started issuing part-time work permits for expatriates in the country. Taking to X, on Thursday, February 1, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced that the…
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UAE unemployment insurance: No work permit till fines are cleared, says govt
Abu Dhabi: The grace period to subscribe to the unemployment insurance scheme in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is ending soon and employees who fail to meet the September 30 deadline will…
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Saudi: Rs 1 lakh fine for employing expats without work permit
Riyadh: Expatriates who are working without a work permit or notifying the Ajeer Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be slapped with a Saudi Riyal 5,000 (Rs 1,10,835) fine,…
