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Reforms and new practices still fall short of protecting migrants' rights

As challenges for workers affected by the pandemic persist
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From Non-Payment To Destitution ([link removed])

The life cycle of wage theft in the GCC.

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Saudi Arabia announces labour reforms for private-sector workers ([link removed])

...but does not abolish the Kafala system.

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Sexually harassed and deported for ‘running away’ ([link removed])

A domestic worker shares her horrendous experience trying to navigate the Qatari justice system.


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Minimum wage, maximum adjustment ([link removed])

Workers in Qatar reflect on whether the new minimum wage is a living wage.

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Bahrain’s unemployment benefits for migrants sparks backlash, backpedalling from Ministry ([link removed])

Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD) has backpedalled on migrant workers’ inclusion in the unemployment fund following an outcry on social media.

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Challenges in ensuring ethical recruitment ([link removed])

Opportunities to work abroad overshadow the austere realities on the ground, A closer look at the Bangladesh-Qatar corridor.

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The Kafala is alive and kicking… migrants where it hurts most ([link removed])

When states make a loud claim on the abolishment of Kafala, they buy more time to “abolish” Kafala. Once again.

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Bahrain to provide administrative assistance to expats filing labour lawsuits online ([link removed])

Bahrain’s LMRA’s new Grievance and Protection department will soon provide technical support in dealing with lawsuits.

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Saudi Arabia to begin the final phase of the Wage Protection System ([link removed])

All businesses, regardless of their size, must now register with WPS.

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Qatari company leaves workers in the lurch after 18 months of non-payment ([link removed])

Failure of justice mechanisms and no help from the Workers Support and Insurance Fund

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No off days, 14-hour workdays and confiscated passports ([link removed])

Domestic workers in Qatar share harrowing tales with Amnesty International.

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Oman announces series of decisions regarding migrant workers ([link removed])

Oman’s Ministry of Labour announced a slew of decisions relating to migrant workers, in a bid to ease the stress on the private sector.

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UAE and Saudi Arabia resume issuing work permits for domestic workers ([link removed])

As Covid-19 restrictions ease and international flights resume, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have resumed issuing visas for domestic workers after many months of suspension.

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Bahrain renews free extension of visit visas until 21 January 2021 ([link removed])

Visa extension policies vary greatly amongst the GCC countries.

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Oman waives work permit fines for expatriates leaving permanently ([link removed])

Migrant workers and their employers will be exempt from all fees and fines related to work permits if workers leave the Sultanate permanently between 15 November and 31 December.

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