Doha, Qatar--The Qatar Chamber (QC) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) discussed bilateral cooperation relations in the fields of labor, research, training, and ways to achieve the common interest of business owners and workers. This came during the meeting of Acting General Manager of the Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak...

London, United Kingdom--Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London on Saturday, with police making 12 arrests for alleged offences including inciting racial hatred and assaulting emergency workers. The demonstrators gathered at Park Lane in the centre of the British capital holding banners demanding a "ceasefire now" while chanting "free...

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - An assailant on Thursday took a number of people hostage at a plant owned by US cosmetics giant Procter & Gamble near Istanbul in protest at the war in Gaza, a police spokesman said. It was not immediately clear how many people were being held at the plant,...

DUBAI, UAE – The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has notified over 12,000 private companies with 20-49 workers that Cabinet Resolution No. (33/5W) of 2023 regarding the expansion of Emiratization targets will be in effect starting January 2024. Companies with 20-49 workers will be required to hire one...

Silkyara Tunnel, India -- Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely brought out all 41 from the collapsed Himalayan road tunnel where they were trapped after a marathon 17-day engineering operation. With beaming smiles, the rescued men were welcomed as heroes after being hauled...

A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are falling victim to burnout brought about by workplace stress.

A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are falling victim to burnout brought about by workplace stress.

Ankara, Turkey - Turkish government has announced a 34 percent increase in the monthly minimum wage, effective from July 1.  The decision was reached by the minimum wage assessment commission, following negotiations between workers and employers, according to Labour Minister Vedat Isikhan. The new minimum wage will amount to a...

DUBAI, UAE - The UAE presented its legislative ecosystem - which regulates the local labor market, provides social security and ensures decent social security to workers - the UN’s Human Rights Council (HRC). Several UAE federal, local government entities and civil society organizations were part of the delegation for the...

Its transformative power to reshape life has left people awestruck across the world, but the technology that powers ChatGPT might put at risk about 10 million jobs in the GCC.

The deal comes after several weeks of stalemate and repeated strikes among postal, transport and health workers demanding more money to cope with the rising cost of living. Under the agreement, some 2.5 million public sector workers will see their wages increase by 5.5 percent or at least 340 euros...

Paris, France -- French supermarket giant Carrefour said on Wednesday it would allow female employees to take days off if they suffer from endometriosis, a medical condition that can cause excessive period cramps. The move is the latest to allow women extra time off in a country where paid menstrual leave...

ABU DHABI, UAE - Labor disputes in Abu Dhabi plunged by 40 percent in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, local media reports said. This follows awareness efforts which contributed to strengthening the legal knowledge of workers and companies, and introducing them to their rights guaranteed by the...

Companies will emphasize less on diversification and disruptive offerings this year, predict chief executive officers in the Gulf region.

ABU DHABI, UAE - Building on its ongoing efforts to improve the healthcare ecosystem from all aspects, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva Sustainability Center (GSC). The GSC is an organization powered by the International Hospital Federation (IHF)...

Beating their chest in delight, tens of thousands of migrant workers witness Messi's magic in a game that saw Argentina defeat Mexico at the Asian Town stadium. Donning Argentina shirts bought for three dollars the workers bristle at European media suggestions that they are "fake fans".

Post Covid, professionals are reviewing and updating their skills to stay competitive in the job market where remote work ha becoming increasingly popular, says a report.

Doha, Qatar— Thousands of migrant workers wearing the colors of Argentina, Brazil and England staged a World Cup rally in Doha Friday, less than 10 days from the start of the tournament. Fans of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Harry Kane converged on the Doha seafront for a march that would normally...

Applauding Qatar's "groundbreaking reforms" that are "changing the lives of thousands of workers for the better," FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dispelled doubts about Qatar's rights record ahead of the World Cup. The footballing body said it is negotiating measures to help migrant workers on the Gulf state's construction sites.

The UAE Ministry of Education has approved the Code of Conduct for professionals in the sector to set up clear, public ethical standards, rules and principles of conduct.

The Permanent Committee for Labor Affairs has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with private and social organizations to consolidate the UAE’s and Dubai’s drive to implement progressive labor policies that integrate global best practices.

Speaking at the NATO summit in Madrid, Johnson said the "very, very tight labor market" and difficult "balance of our energy mix" add to inflationary pressures.

Trial aimed at preventing heat-related illness in workers.

The insurance is being hailed as a step in increasing the attractiveness of the UAE labor market and its ability to attract local and international talent.

Israel reopened on Sunday its only crossing with the Gaza Strip to Palestinian workers nearly two weeks after closing it over unrest, the defence ministry said. The crossing is used by 12,000 Palestinians with permits to enter Israel for work.

The UAE has reaffirmed its support for workers' rights on the Workers' International Day. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has hailed the UAE leadership's unwavering support for the labour market by endorsing legislation conducive to enhancing the elasticity, resilience and sustainability of the labour market...

In a bombed-out building in northwest Syria, rescue workers who for years have braved Russia's war strategies film a tutorial video for Ukrainian volunteers.

At least six workers were killed and others missing after rockslides engulfed a quarry in northern Oman on Sunday, emergency authorities said.

Saudi Arabia has recruited more than 75,000 overseas domestic workers in December 2021, a fifteen percent jump in the hiring, according to official figures released by the kingdom.

Technology is allowing firms to shift an increasing share of work outside of their traditional boundaries, reducing costs and improving flexibility. Can remote and gig work be mutually advantageous? The answer is complex, writes Juerg Kronenberg - Partner at Bain & Company Middle East.

The company will invest $20 bn, hire 3,000 new workers for the sites in Ohio.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has asked private sector establishments to pay the wages of their workers through the Wage Protection System (WPS) on the scheduled dates.

The security situation has been particularly difficult in Marib's Abdiya district, where the UN says the movement of aid and some 35,000 people has been "extremely restricted", including for 17,000 "extremely vulnerable" people.

The aim of the cooperation is to activate the role of DCD and SCAD within a set of future programs and initiatives that will help them to amplify their contributions to society, a statement issued by the DCD said. The DCD was established in 2018 to oversee, empower and regulate...

A survey says making full use of the analytic expertise core requirement for the Gulf to continue competing globally.

Human Resources Ministry asks institutions to seek health ministry-approved vaccination proof from employees.

Spikes in infections due to a Delta variant of the virus have ramped up concerns in the United States, where 611,000 people have died in the pandemic.

*Shortage of qualified workers, delay in vaccination and timing restrictions are affecting the sector negatively *Small restaurants and cafes especially suffering because of incomplete vaccination KUWAIT CIT: A severe shortage of specialized and qualified workers, delay in vaccinating a large segment of the sector’s workforce, and continuation of the closure...