The end of sign-on bonuses: boon or bad move?
Sign-on bonuses are disappearing from the UAE’s employment contracts. Gasp of horror or sigh of relief? Kipp weighs the pros and cons.
June 19, 2011 4:03
World Cup’s workers face unemployment
The business end of the World Cup will end soon for an estimated 400,000 South African workers, as their temporary work concludes with the start of the tournament.
June 9, 2010 3:03Saudi ministry bans working in sun
Ministerial decree preventing companies from making employees work under the sun between 12 and 3 in July and August in force from next year.
June 8, 2010 3:32Saudi Labor Office cancels work contracts for violations
The Labor Office in Jeddah has canceled a number of work contracts issued by companies after detecting violations of the Kingdom's labor laws.
May 19, 2010 4:34Riyadh cuts reliance on foreigners
Plan to train nationals more intensively and reward private companies hiring local workers.
May 15, 2010 1:15
How will emiratization succeed?
The UAE government is struggling to encourage more Emiratis to work in the private sector. But they will first have to change the educational and labor conditions in the country, say analysts.
February 12, 2010 10:43GCC corporations expect rise in revenues and staff
Corporations in the GCC are forecasting a growth in revenues and an increase in staff in 2010…
December 22, 2009 2:37
The job cuts were deep
10 percent of the GCC’s professional workforce was made redundant between August 2008 and August 2009. The percentage is higher in the UAE.
December 8, 2009 1:04
One card to rule them all
In an effort to reduce the bureaucratic heartache, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior will merge labor cards, residency permits and the national ID into one card starting from July 2010.
October 13, 2009 2:01
Paid at last
Workers in Dubai have received AED15 million in unpaid wages extending as far back as February 2009. Will the measure help Dubai improve its reputation worldwide?
October 11, 2009 11:38100,000 UAE workers get salaries through wage protection scheme
The UAE Ministry of Labor has said that…
September 29, 2009 2:33
Kuwait’s unions unifying
One of the main trade unions in the country is planning to regulate the activities of all the unions in Kuwait, as some of them are illegal.
September 22, 2009 2:28Official group to monitor labor accommodation in the UAE
The UAE’s Labor Ministry has set up a…
September 6, 2009 10:28
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26