Friday, April 26, 2024

Companies to prioritise Emiratis over expats in new nationwide drive

The Ministry of Emiratisation and Human Resources has selected 400 job titles of positions that it wants to see Emiratis given the opportunity to...

New savings plan for UAE expatriates proposed

A new study has recommended the establishment of a savings investment fund, which would replace the traditional end-of-service gratuity, for expatriate workers who work...

95% Of Finance Professionals Can’t Beat The Market – Study

S&P Dow Jones Indices, the “de facto scorekeeper of the active versus passive investing debate,” recently released its SPIVA U.S. Year-End 2017 report (see...

Work for two companies in UAE after obtaining temporary permit

Employees working in the private sector can work for two companies, provided they have secured temporary work permits from the Ministry of Human Resources...

Opinion: On the Saudi expat levy

Some decisions that were taken with the intention of supporting the national economy and the citizens need review. Among others, these include the expat...

Saudi regulator to allow foreigners 49% of listed securities

Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to own up to 49 percent of listed securities and lower minimum assets under management for qualified foreign institutions...

Saudi business community seeks expat levy amendments

The Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC), reacting to a backlash, recommended changing the recently introduced expat levy. The law is intended to help the kingdom...

No plans to reserve jobs for Bahrainis: official

Bahrain has no plans to reserve certain jobs to Bahrainis as followed by some neighbouring GCC countries, said Labour and Social Development Labour Affairs...

Kuwait panel rejects $3,300 driving licence fee for expats

A Kuwait parliamentary committee on Sunday rejected a series of anti-expat proposals including calls for foreign workers to pay $3,300 for driving licences. The...

These jobs in UAE pay up to Dh25,000

If you are looking for a paying job in the Emirates, there are plenty of options available. The next, big career move of most...

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