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Saudi Tourism Ministry tightens job localization rules to boost Saudi employment | World News

Saudi Ministry of Tourism mandates local job registration, bans outsourcing, and requires Saudi receptionists onsite/Representative Image The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has implemented new regulations aimed at reinforcing job localization within the Kingdom’s tourism industry. These rules prohibit outsourcing jobs designated for Saudis to foreign entities or workers and introduce strict registration and compliance measures […]

Productive Families in UAE to get full employment benefits including salaries, insurance, and pension | World News

Productive Families are home-based Emirati women who produce traditional crafts and goods as a source of income/ Representative Image In a landmark step toward reshaping the role of Emirati women in the national economy, the General Women’s Union (GWU) has unveiled the world’s first official employment programme dedicated to Productive Families. Designed as a practical […]

UAE Mission Visa 2025: A complete guide to short term employment for expat professionals | World News

The UAE Mission Visa allows short-term legal employment for foreign professionals on project-based assignments/Representative Image The UAE Mission Visa serves as a specialized short-term work permit tailored for foreign professionals hired for specific, time-bound projects. Unlike traditional employment visas, it provides companies with the flexibility to onboard skilled workers for temporary assignments without long-term commitments. […]

‘If you leave the job…’: USCIS on what happens when you are on employment visa but don’t report to employer

USCIS issued a reminder on what happens when a person on employment visa does not report to the employers. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a reminder that failing to report to the designated employer who brought you to the country on an employment visa is a breach of immigration laws and there are […]

2-year UAE visa: All you need to know about the 2-year Employment Visa process | World News

UAE 2-year employment visa allows foreign workers to live and work in the UAE/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE 2-year employment visa allows foreign workers to live and work in the UAE under a UAE-based employer’s sponsorship, with a process streamlined in 2025 for easier online application, expanded eligibility, and faster processing. Key steps: job offer […]

From 17% to 36%: Female employment in Saudi Arabia surges past Vision 2030 target | World News

Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms under Vision 2030 have lifted women’s workforce participation from 17% in 2017 to over 35% in 2024 and counting/Representative Image TL;DR: Female labour-force participation jumped from ~17% in 2015 to 36.2% in Q3 2024, well above Vision 2030’s initial 30% target . “Mada” digital payments saw e-commerce sales grow 25.8% to […]

US Fed pauses rate cuts again says ‘great deal of uncertainty’ over Trump’s tariffs

File photo: US federal reserve chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday warned that US President Donald Trump’s escalating and uncertain tariff policies could force the central bank into a difficult position where its key objectives, low inflation and maximum employment, might come into conflict. “I think there’s […]