How much money are you sending home?
Reports say that remittances from expatriates in the UAE are rising constantly. But will job insecurities and smaller savings slow the money flow down?
June 3, 2009 8:18
Bahrain scraps sponsorship system
The Bahraini government has said that foreign workers can move from one job to another without approval from their employer, a first for the region.
May 5, 2009 11:17
A long break or breaking away?
The UAE’s Labor Minister says that people are not leaving the country. They’re just vacationing.
April 28, 2009 11:32
Working for the workers
The UAE minister of labor says that the government is introducing measures to help the nation’s workforce.
April 28, 2009 9:36
Lebanon’s homecoming headache
Lebanon prides itself for not being affected by the financial crisis. But what about all the people flocking back home and unable to find jobs?
April 21, 2009 3:11
Fallout of Bahrainization
Bahrain’s government imposes a labor fee on every expatriate employed in the country to encourage the hiring of locals. Now the local owners are angry.
March 23, 2009 10:21
Pay up your debts or stay
The Kuwaiti government may prohibit expatriates from leaving the country if they still have debts. Do you agree with the country’s stand?
March 10, 2009 11:15
Leaving…
A recent survey mirrors the feeling on Dubai’s roads. That its time to pack up and go.
March 3, 2009 2:29
Boxing away Bahrain’s workers
A parliamentary bloc in Bahrain is proposing a law to move expatriate bachelors away from local families.
February 24, 2009 11:55
The expatriate problem
A study about expatriates in the GCC and remittances leads Kipp to question whether the region is ready to regulate the number of foreign workers
February 23, 2009 3:02
Kerala calling
As the economic slowdown swallows more jobs, many expatriates from the Indian state of Kerala are now being forced to go back home.
February 22, 2009 11:29
Good news as ID card saga continues
According to reports, all expatriates in the UAE have until the end of 2010 to get their ID cards.
February 16, 2009 1:54
Why Dubai?
Kipp explores the reasons why Dubai stands out in the crowded Gulf, and why some expatriates won’t consider relocating anywhere else in the region.
January 28, 2009 3:05
Expats kiss their lofty lifestyles goodbye
A report published by Zurich International Life shows that a majority of respondents in the UAE have stopped spending on luxuries, and are focusing on the basics.
January 21, 2009 3:46
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43