Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has recently opened the country’s first shelter for male migrants. According to authorities, the facility will provide essential services, including legal support and healthcare, to male migrant workers in both the domestic and private sectors.
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In Brief
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Oman recently announced an amnesty period that allows migrant workers with irregular status to transfer employment without paying fines. Migrants on non-work-related permits are permitted to leave the country permanently without incurring penalties. The amnesty period is set to end on July 31.
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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a six-month grace period, starting 11 May 2025, to regularise the status of domestic workers reported as absconding from work.
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In Brief
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Oman recently announced an amnesty period that allows migrant workers with irregular status to transfer employment without paying fines. Migrants on non-work-related permits are permitted to leave the country permanently without incurring penalties. The amnesty period is set to end on July 31.
Read more -
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced a six-month grace period, starting 11 May 2025, to regularise the status of domestic workers reported as absconding from work.
Read more -
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has recently opened the country’s first shelter for male migrants. According to authorities, the facility will provide essential services, including legal support and healthcare, to male migrant workers in both the domestic and private sectors.
