Under Ministerial Decision No. 50 of 2026 (8 September 2026), monthly-paid staff in Qatar have wages due on the 1st of each month, and payment must be made through the Wage Protection System within 7 days. What it means for you: this gives workers a concrete date to judge late payment by — if salary … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s profession-specific Saudization quotas apply on top of the Nitaqat band. 69 administrative support roles (HR, recruitment, reception) are set at 100%, with inspections begun on 4 October 2026. Further deadlines: accounting at 50% (firms with 5 or more accountants) on 27 October 2026; gym roles at 15% on 18 November 2026; project management … Read more
Qiwa has clarified (reported 1 October 2026) that expat workers whose status changed to ‘absent’ — after an absence report, a work-interruption report, or a contract termination — can transfer to a new employer, provided they have spent over 12 months in Saudi Arabia. The new employer must settle outstanding work-permit fees. What it means … Read more
Under LMRA Decision No. 2 of 2026 (announced 28 September 2026), a foreign worker in Bahrain may temporarily work for another employer for up to 3 months without transferring the primary work permit. It requires the worker’s written consent, both employers’ agreement, and LMRA approval. Domestic workers are excluded. What it means for you: this … Read more
Published in July 2026, Law No. 9 of 2026 amends Qatar’s Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2004). The NOC requirement for changing employers is formally abolished in statute — workers move subject to notice periods. Non-compete clauses of up to 2 years are allowed but enforceable only with Ministry of Labour approval. Part-time and … Read more
Oman is replacing expatriate end-of-service gratuity with a mandatory savings scheme. Here is what is confirmed, what changes, and what stays the same. Under the Social Protection Law (Royal Decree 52/2023, with dates reset by Royal Decree 60/2025), employers now pay a 1% sick-leave and other-leave insurance contribution, in force since 19 July 2026. A … Read more
