The anticipated shift will be a contrast with the predominantly employee-driven trends of previous years
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Kuwait drafts new law to stop expat hiring in government jobs: Report
The new draft legislation introduces strict limits on expat salaries and remuneration, ensuring they do not surpass the compensation of their Kuwaiti counterparts in similar roles
Abu Dhabi
UAE companies face ‘invisible revolution’ among employees: Report
Although employees are mostly satisfied, they still have an eye out on their next move
Abu Dhabi
UAE jobs: Over 90% of workers are open to new roles, says Michael Page study
According to the survey results, more than half (68 percent) of 625 UAE respondents are active job seekers, and are looking for a new role over the next six months
domestic workers
UAE announces new fees for recruiting domestic workers from abroad
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reveals details of four packages which will be updated every six months
Expat ban
Philippines’ Duterte apologises to Kuwait for ‘harsh’ words
Tensions cooled last month after the two nations sealed an agreement on workplace safety guarantees for Filipinos working in Kuwait, prompting Duterte to lift the employment ban
cost of living
Dubai pips neighbour Abu Dhabi as best MidEast city for expats
Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey 2018 places Dubai 74th globally, just ahead of UAE capital in 77th
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Good conduct certificate required for UAE expat jobseekers
The certificate must be issued by their home country or five-year country of residence