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KUWAIT-INDIA-HEALTH-VIRUS amnesty

Kuwait’s National Assembly panel passes law to reduce expat numbers

The draft law gives the government six months to determine the number of expats needed by the country

Philippines’ Duterte says Kuwait work ban permanent after row

Kuwait has accused Philippine embassy staff of violating its sovereignty through unauthorised operations to rescue workers

Saudi finance minister says no plans to revise expat fee, other reforms

The $80-107 monthly levy was introduced in January

Saudi job market to shrink in 2018

GulfTalent said Saudisation policies meant many firms in the country were lowering their headcount

Saudi’s new expat charges – is your company footing the bill?

Expats now have to pay a monthly sum of SAR100 for each of their unemployed dependents

Saudi introduces minimum salary requirements for domestic worker hiring

Citizens and residents will now have to prove they can afford domestic help