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

As challenges for workers affected by the pandemic persist

From Non-Payment To Destitution

The life cycle of wage theft in the GCC.

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Reports

Saudi Arabia announces labour reforms for private-sector workers

...but does not abolish the Kafala system.

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Sexually harassed and deported for ‘running away’

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

 

Minimum wage, maximum adjustment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Latest News

No off days, 14-hour workdays and confiscated passports

Domestic workers in Qatar share harrowing tales with Amnesty International.

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Oman announces series of decisions regarding migrant workers

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

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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Visa extension policies vary greatly amongst the GCC countries. 

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Oman waives work permit fines for expatriates leaving permanently

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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Migrant-Rights.org is closely monitoring Covid-19 developments and updating our coverage regularly. Follow us on Twitter @MigrantRights for our latest news and commentary.

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