The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia has issued several decisions to implement Saudization ratios for select businesses in procurement and sales, project management, outlets providing services for shipping activities and freight brokerage, beauty salons and tailors for women. The decisions aim to increase the percentage of Saudi nationals working […]

The UAE cabinet has announced new Emiratisation regulations for private sector companies with at least 50 employees. The companies are now required to ensure that 3% of their workforce comprises Emiratis by the end of June 2023.

The government aims to support the continuity of Emiratisation in the private sector year-round by dividing the annual target […]

The Emiratisation initiative has been a key priority for the UAE government for several years, aimed at increasing the number of Emirati nationals in the workforce across various sectors. Our aim is to provide career opportunities and support to Emiratis and therefore recently announced that we have Emirati profiles in our database, helping to drive […]

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has introduced an “instant business licence”, which allows entrepreneurs to obtain a business licence online in under five minutes, without the need for physical visits or paperwork.

The move is aimed at speeding up the process of fulfilling business needs. The CEO of RAKEZ said that the dynamic platform enables […]

 Companies registered with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are now required to use the Wages Protection System (WPS) to pay the salaries of their employees who hold an active or expired employment visa or Personal Identity card. This new requirement is effective immediately.

The Wages Protection System is an electronic salary transfer system that enables […]