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Entire expat workforce in Dubai to be trained in culture and law
Under a recently launched scheme planned to operate in three stages, all expat workers in Dubai will have to undergo compulsory education in their rights, duties and Dubai laws. Four of the Emirate’s government departments are involved in the newly introduced Workforce Training programme, with the first stage involving blue collar workers now ongoing. The
Sharjah rents slump 5.7% in Q1, set to fall further this year
Rents in Sharjah’s residential property market are set to continue to decline throughout 2016, following an average fall of 5.7 percent during the first quarter of the year, according to Cluttons. Its Spring 2016 Property Market Outlook report said the Q1 slump has dragged the annualised rate of change in rents down to 8.3 percent.
Dubai institute ‘to train expats on labour rights’
Expat workers in Dubai are to be educated on labour rights and duties, under a government training initiative launched this year. The Workforce Training Institute was set up in 2014 by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. It is managed by the ‘Orange Team’, which comprises representatives from
Global tourism body hails Saudi efforts to diversify economy
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised the Government of Saudi Arabia for adopting tourism as a key sector to help diversify the economy away from oil income. Saudi Arabia last month announced a plan to diversify its economy in order to overcome reliance on crude oil exports by 2030. The ‘Saudi Vision
Employers in Bahrain to pay additional $800 for extra expat workers
Employers in Bahrain will have to pay an extra $800 (BD300) for every expat worker that exceeds their regular quota in addition to the regular two-year $530 (BD200) tax and monthly fees for each foreign employee. Officials at the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) met with representatives of leading companies last Thursday to introduce them
United Arab Emirates: Health Insurance Coverage to be Mandatory in Dubai
Employers in the Emirate of Dubai must provide health insurance coverage to all residents and visitors by June 30, 2016. Noncompliance with the regulation may result in fines and other penalties. Employers in the Emirate of Dubai must provide health insurance coverage to all residents and visitors by June 30, 2016, according to an announcement
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Arabian Embassy in London announces new document requirements
The Consulate for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – United Kingdom has announced new document formalities for Commercial, Work, and Business Visit Visa applications filed in London. The Ministry will now require that all company support letters filed for these visa categories be submitted on company letterhead and attested by the UK or Arab British
Deadline for UAE’s British expats to vote in EU Referendum set
DUBAI// British expatriates in the UAE have until Monday, May 16, to register for postal votes for the EU Referendum. That is the final date the UK Election Commission has suggested for making sure voters can receive and send their ballot papers in the post in time for the vote to be counted. Voting papers
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