[ad_1] Kuwait sets 10-Dinar cash limit across 6 service sectors/Image: Getty Images Kuwait has introduced new rules limiting the use of cash in several service industries, with payments above 10 Kuwaiti dinars now required to be made through electronic or banking channels. The decision was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under Minister […]
[ad_1] Kuwait issues advisory to stop outdoor work as extreme conditions hit / Image: file Kuwait has urged companies to temporarily suspend outdoor work as unstable and potentially dangerous weather conditions sweep across the country, raising serious safety concerns for workers exposed to open environments.The advisory, issued on March 26, comes as authorities warn of […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of […]
[ad_1] The federal government shutdown in the United States is moving closer to becoming the second longest in history, with no signs of a breakthrough. Some lawmakers have even warned that it could soon surpass the record 35-day shutdown that took place during US President Donald Trump’s first term.The standoff began on October 1. DRONE […]
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia and Syria signed $24 billion in investment deals across 12 sectors during their first joint forum in Riyadh/Image: SPA In a significant step toward rebuilding diplomatic and economic bridges, Saudi Arabia and Syria have launched their first private-sector-led investment forum. Held in Riyadh, the Saudi-Syrian Partnership and Investment Forum brought together over […]
[ad_1] In 2024, non-oil sectors made up 77.9% of nominal GDP and 70.6% of real GDP across the GCC/ Image: FIle The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies showed steady growth in 2024, with rising contributions from non-oil sectors offsetting a decline in oil output. Real GDP rose 3.3% in the fourth quarter, backed by strong […]
[ad_1] Private firms with five-plus employees in pharmacy and engineering roles, and three in dentistry, must meet new Saudization rates/Representative Image TL;DR: From July 27, 2025, Saudization rates rise across pharmacy (35–65%), dentistry (starts at 45%), and technical engineering (30%) sectors in Saudi Arabia. Updated quotas apply to private-sector establishments with specified company sizes and […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that he is planning to impose tariffs of over 10 per cent on goods from smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean, news agency AP reported. “We’ll probably set one tariff for all of them,” Trump told reporters, explaining that the rate could […]
