Saudi outdoor work ban to begin on June 15
Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
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curriculum vitae
Saudi Arabia launches CV upload feature for domestic workers
The new service aligns with the ministry’s broader efforts to develop the recruitment sector in Saudi Arabia
Employee
Saudi Arabia’s new labour law mandates 12-week maternity leave, notice period updates: Report
Here all all the amendments made to Saudi Arabia’s labour law
Abu Dhabi
Side hustles in Dubai; UAE petrol prices; Saudi job localisation; Habtoor cancels Lebanon investments – 10 things you missed this week
UAE petrol prices, Dubai real estate analysis, Saudi job updates, how to get a side hustle and more top stories this week
Localisation
Saudi Arabia announces localisation plans for 269 professions
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announces Saudisation plans for dentistry, pharmacy, accounting, and engineering roles
Dubai
UAE Golden Visa guide; 100 inspiring women; Dubai freehold real estate – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Golden Visas, inspiring women in the Middle East, Dubai freehold property, Oman holiday and more top stories this week
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Saudi Arabia announces major update for recruitment from 160 countries
Saudi Arabia has expanded its Professional Verification service to 160 countries
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Saudi Arabia’s Payroll Management System safeguards over $9bn of wages every month
Saudi protects private sector wages with Payroll Management System
domestic labour
Saudi Arabia announces major labour rule change
Saudi Arabia is safeguarding the rights of more than 3.7m domestic workers with insurance rules
freelance
Saudi Arabia sees freelance sector boom as over 2.25m workers look to top $19.3bn GDP pot
Freelancing is experiencing a significant boom in Saudi Arabia as Kingdom embraces flexible working
Corporate tax
UAE salaries to fall; Corporate Tax changes; Top Dubai real estate areas; Drone deliveries launched – 10 things you missed this week
UAE and Saudi salary updates, Dubai real estate analysis, Corporate Tax changes, major health insurance update and more top stories this week
Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Over half the workforce fear their job skills will be obsolete this decade
Lack of time, financial constraints, and current educational system are three main barriers that hinder upskilling of workforce
engineering
Saudi Arabia approves new pay scale for engineers
Saudi Ministry of Human Resources announces new career route and pay scale for engineers in the Kingdom
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Dubai real estate supply; Emirates named ‘World’s Best Airline’; $100m startup boost; Best Arab universities; Saudi expat job skill tests – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate supply, ‘World’s Best Airline’, $100m startup boost, Saudi expat job skills and more of the top news stories this week
Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia tests skills of expat workers from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; 209,500 workers accredited in job scheme
Saudi Arabia’s Professional Accreditation Program aims to enable employers to assess their workforce
healthcare industry
Saudi Arabia to raise localisation rates in health professions, effective April 2025
The increased rates will be implemented in phases
insurance
Saudi Arabia launches expat insurance to cover financial defaults
Saudi HR and insurance authorities launch new product to cover expat workers for financial defaults