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Expats barred from more jobs in Oman: Systems analysts, engineers, and managers now restricted | World News

Oman has expanded its list of professions prohibited for non-Omani workers/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman has expanded its list of professions prohibited for non-Omani workers, now including engineers, IT roles, quality control, and several technical and supervisory positions. The restrictions take effect immediately for many jobs and will be phased in for others between January 2025 […]

Oman’s new rule: Professional licenses now mandatory for oil & gas jobs, check if your job is on the list | World News

As per the new rules, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has mandated that, effective September 1, 2025, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector. Workers in these positions must obtain a license from […]

‘We need accurate numbers’: Trump fires BLS chief Erika McEntarfer after weak July jobs report; claims ‘Biden appointee’ manipulated data

BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, left, and US President Donald Trump ( Image credits: X) US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed bureau of labor statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer, just hours after the agency released a weaker-than-expected July jobs report.In a post on Truth Social, he accused Erika McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, of manipulating employment […]

What is Bahrainization? The Kingdom’s drive to localise jobs across multiple sectors | World News

Bahrainization has evolved into a structured national workforce strategy, backed by legal enforcement/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Bahrainization is Bahrain’s official workforce nationalization policy aimed at increasing Bahraini employment in the public and private sectors. It sets sector-specific ratios requiring companies to hire Bahraini nationals or face restrictions on government contracts and foreign worker permits. Employers benefit […]

MAGA multitaskers: Who are the Trump officials with multiple jobs? Meet the six bigwigs running the show

Several senior officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration are currently holding down more than one top-level role at a time, according to The New York Times.The MAGA supremo’s team says this approach is efficient and cost-saving. However, critics warn it’s a recipe for poor management and conflict of interest. As Trump pushes to shrink […]

New health rules in Dubai: Medical tests now required for visas, jobs, and driving licences | World News

Medical screening becomes mandatory in Dubai for visas, jobs, and driving licences from July 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting end of July 2025, medical tests are mandatory for visa, work, and licence applications in Dubai. Tests must be done through approved health centers and focus on infectious diseases like HIV and TB. Dubai Health Authority […]

‘Major victory for students and parents’: Trump’s education department dismantling plans get SC nod: 1,400 to lose jobs

The US Supreme Court has given the green light to President Donald Trump‘s plan to dismantle the federal education department, allowing the administration to move forward with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.In a 6-3 decision on Monday, the justices paused a lower court ruling that had temporarily blocked the layoffs. The order, issued by US […]

‘Emotionally exhausted, physically burned out’: Indian-origin Canadian recounts ordeal, pharmacy degree-holder had to do hotel jobs

Indian-origin Keerthy Vinukonda explained why Canadian dream is not what immigration firms sell in India. (Photo: CBC News) An Indian-origin Canadian, Keerthy Vinukonda, recounted the hardships that she had to go through after arriving in Canada from India, though Canada is now her home, as she got her citizenship last year. IN CBC’s First Person, […]

Musk takes on Trump again: Tesla chief attacks ‘big, beautiful bill’, says it will destroy jobs; calls it ‘utterly insane, destructive’

US President Donald Trump with Tesla CEO Elon Musk -File Image Former Doge chief and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday reinforced his criticism of US President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, warning that the legislation, pushed urgently by Republican senators, would destroy millions of jobs in America and cause harm to the country. Calling […]

UAE summer hiring: Expats wanted for Dubai government jobs with salaries up to Dh50,000 | World News

Despite slower private-sector hiring, Dubai’s government continues recruiting skilled global talent and expats across sectors like healthcare, urban planning, and transport this summer. The UAE job market in 2025 is evolving amid economic shifts and global uncertainties, with hiring showing signs of both caution and opportunity. As reported by local news outlet, Gulf News, demand […]