UAE sponsorship system
An FNC member is calling for the sponsorship system in the country to be scrapped. But even if they did bin it, Kipp wouldn’t expect much to change.
November 9, 2010 3:24
Get used to that ball and chain
The UAE has no plans to follow in Bahrain’s footsteps and change its existing sponsorship system, according to a Ministry of Labor official. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announces reforms to its sponsorship system.
May 13, 2009 12:35
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