Increased Emiratization Rates for the Private Sector
021.22 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Increase of Emiratisation Rates in the Private Sector
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UAE Employment Law Update
2 February 2022 saw the introduction of a new UAE Labour Law in the form of UAE Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, Regulating Labour Relations (“New Law”), repealing the existing UAE Labour Law, UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 as amended (“Previous Law”). In addition to the introduction of the New Law, a […]
Positive economic outlook in GCC
The UAE was the fastest growing GCC country in 2021. The country’s GDP grew 3.8 % (compared to a growth of 3.2 % in Saudi Arabia).
Data from the Statistics Centre of Abu Dhabi showed a growth in Abu Dhabi’s economy of 1.9 % last year, Dubai’s estimated growth is 6.5 % in 2021. As Covid-19 […]
TERMINATION AND SUMMARY DISMISSAL IN KENYA: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP TURNS SOUR
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT IN KENYA – final (1)
Talent acquisition in China for SMEs after Covid-19
COVID-19 has caused great disruptions to China’s economic activities. Many international enterprises, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now back to reassessing internal structuring plans in the meantime.
In response to market demands, increasing decoupling tendencies as well as further persistent travel restrictions, German companies are increasingly relying on local branches in China. In addition, […]
The Australian Government
The Australian Government after a stringent lock down since March 2020 for the first time opened its borders for international travellers on 21 February 2022 with COVID-19 testing and quarantine measures in place. Since 17 April 2022 these COVID-19 emergency measures lapsed and fully (doubled) vaccinated travellers can enter Australia subject to visa requirements and […]
Why jobseekers will benefit the most from UAE’s new visa rules
The introduction of jobseeker visas will make it more simple for people to enter the country to find work, experts have said.
The new visa was among a string of changes announced on Monday that represent one of the biggest overhauls of the entry and residency system in years.
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UAE targets middle-income earners with long-term visas
Middle-income earners are set to be the biggest beneficiaries of the UAE’s new visa system, experts have predicted, encouraging existing residents to set down roots.
Five-year Green Visas will be available to people earning Dh15,000 ($4,084) or more per month, as part of sweeping changes to attract new talent to the Emirates.
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Departer Live Event: HR 2.0 – Practical Impact of the new UAE Labor Law on our Business
Upcoming Event:
SCHLÜTER GRAF and Departer – The German Headhunter, together with The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) will host a live event on HR 2.0 – Practical Impact of the new UAE Labor Law on your Business on Wednesday, 23 March 2022 at 8:30 AM UAE Time at MediaOne Hotel, Dubai Media City. In this live event, we will highlight the key […]
Saudi Arabia: Update on the Regional Headquarters Program
The Saudi Ministry of Investment has published additional guidance on the Regional
Headquarters program which seeks to incentivize foreign companies to set up their regional
headquarters in the Kingdom.
Please find out more in the Middle East Immigration News Flash from FRAGOMEN:
005.22 SAUDI ARABIA Update on the Regional Headquarters Program