No Benefits for ‘Fit’ Unemployed Emiratis
The Minister of Social Affairs, Mariam Al Roumi, spoke before the Federal National Council yesterday about a priority issue
Most Admired: UAE, Turkey Top Arab Youth Survey
FRANCIS MATTHEW: This regional popularity is an asset and the UAE should make every effort to nurture the conditions that built this reputation.
Trade Unions Reject Qatar’s ‘Labour Rights’
JAMES DORSEY: According to the ITUC “workers are dying in Qatar as they build World Cup stadiums, suffering large scale exploitation every day.
Labour: Qatar Trade Union Gets the Go Ahead
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Qatar is to allow the formation of trade unions. In addition, it will end the current system of sponsorship for foreign workers.
Deserted Dubai Workers Refuse to Leave
VIDEO, AL JAZEERA: A group of foreign workers in the UAE has set up camp in the desert, refusing to leave until they are paid.
UAE, Qatar Best Places to Work – Report
The UAE remains the most attractive destination for expat workers, while Qatar moves into second according to a report on recruitment in 2011.
Saudi to Scrap Individual Sponsorship
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi looks to drop individual employee sponsorship to end rules “so complicated no one knows what’s going on”.
Microloans for Entrepreneurs: The Future?
RAMAKANT VEMPAT, JUSTIN SYKES, CGNEWS: A new initiative has the potential to revolutionise employment in the Arab world
Abu Dhabi Faint Praise in HRW Worker Report
Human Rights Watch has issued a new report which recognises significant improvements in worker’s living conditions. Concerns remain.
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