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Saudi Arabia Removes Controversial Restrictions On Foreign Workers
Saudi Arabia will remove several controversial restrictions on foreign workers in a labor policy overhaul that officials hope will attract overseas talent and reduce citizen unemployment.
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Saudi Encouraged "Oil Boom" Foreign Workers To Leave. Now It's Struggling
Mohammed Iqbal joined the throng of foreign workers bound for Saudi Arabia during the oil boom of the 1970s, after recruiters from Pepsi visited his native India and dangled an opportunity in the kingdom driving a delivery truck.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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'No More Jobs In Qatar': Indian Workers On Gulf Crisis Frontline
Ajit, an electrician, is just seven months into his new job but right now he is a worried man, like many other members of the huge migrant workforce in Qatar.
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1,100 Retrenched Indians To Return Home After Saudi Government Issues Exit Visas: Foreign Ministry
As many as 1,100 retrenched Indians are expected to return to India in the coming weeks with Saudi government issuing exit visas to the Saad group workers, according to External Affairs Ministry.
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Jobless Indians In Saudi Arabia To Start Returning: Foreign Ministry
Retrenched Indian workers of Saudia Arabia's Saad group will start coming back to India beginning today, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said tonight.
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Foreign Media On Sushma Swaraj's Effort To Rescue Stranded Indians
India's government moved on Monday to evacuate thousands of laid-off workers who are stranded in Saudi Arabia as its economy struggles with low oil prices.
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Not One Indian Worker Will Go Hungry In Saudi, Says Sushma Swaraj: 10 Points
The government today said it plans to evacuate thousands of Indian workers who have lost their jobs in Saudi Arabia and cannot afford to pay for a flight home, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said in parliament on Monday.
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Foreign Doctors, Nurses in Saudi Arabia Could Take MERS Global
The biggest risk that Middle East Respiratory Syndrome will become a global epidemic, ironically, may lie with globe-trotting healthcare workers.
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Saudi Arabia may restrict expats' stay to eight years
Saudi Arabia might restrict foreign workers' stay in the country to a maximum of eight years under a proposed law to create jobs for its citizens.
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Saudi labour crackdown promises long-term gain for short-term pain
Saudi Arabia's crackdown on foreign workers has thrown millions of lives into turmoil and caused rioting in big cities, but the economy should benefit in the long run as Saudi nationals fill the gaps and cut their dependence on the state.
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1.34 lakh Indians return, Centre watching situation in Saudi Arabia
With 1.34 lakh Indian workers already returning to the homeland, Government is closely watching the situation in Saudi Arabia which is targeting illegal foreigners under its new labour policy, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi today said.
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Saudi Arabia regularises status of 40 lakh expatriate workers
Saudi Arabia has completed regularisation of nearly four million foreign workers in the last four months as part of its 'Nitaqat' programme, with 1.18 million expats choosing to change their profession.
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Deadline looms for illegal foreign workers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has warned employers who continue to shelter illegal workers that they risk up to two years in prison.
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Over 1.5 million foreign workers change status before Saudi crackdown
More than 1.5 million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia have changed their residence status since April ahead of a planned crackdown on illegally registered expatriates in the world's leading oil exporter, the labour ministry said on Saturday.
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Saudi Arabia Removes Controversial Restrictions On Foreign Workers
Saudi Arabia will remove several controversial restrictions on foreign workers in a labor policy overhaul that officials hope will attract overseas talent and reduce citizen unemployment.
-
Saudi Encouraged "Oil Boom" Foreign Workers To Leave. Now It's Struggling
Mohammed Iqbal joined the throng of foreign workers bound for Saudi Arabia during the oil boom of the 1970s, after recruiters from Pepsi visited his native India and dangled an opportunity in the kingdom driving a delivery truck.
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The Embargo Of Qatar Is Hurting Foreign Workers More Than Qatari Citizens
When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Arab states of the Persian Gulf, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to...
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'No More Jobs In Qatar': Indian Workers On Gulf Crisis Frontline
Ajit, an electrician, is just seven months into his new job but right now he is a worried man, like many other members of the huge migrant workforce in Qatar.
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1,100 Retrenched Indians To Return Home After Saudi Government Issues Exit Visas: Foreign Ministry
As many as 1,100 retrenched Indians are expected to return to India in the coming weeks with Saudi government issuing exit visas to the Saad group workers, according to External Affairs Ministry.
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Jobless Indians In Saudi Arabia To Start Returning: Foreign Ministry
Retrenched Indian workers of Saudia Arabia's Saad group will start coming back to India beginning today, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said tonight.
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Foreign Media On Sushma Swaraj's Effort To Rescue Stranded Indians
India's government moved on Monday to evacuate thousands of laid-off workers who are stranded in Saudi Arabia as its economy struggles with low oil prices.
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Not One Indian Worker Will Go Hungry In Saudi, Says Sushma Swaraj: 10 Points
The government today said it plans to evacuate thousands of Indian workers who have lost their jobs in Saudi Arabia and cannot afford to pay for a flight home, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said in parliament on Monday.
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Foreign Doctors, Nurses in Saudi Arabia Could Take MERS Global
The biggest risk that Middle East Respiratory Syndrome will become a global epidemic, ironically, may lie with globe-trotting healthcare workers.
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Saudi Arabia may restrict expats' stay to eight years
Saudi Arabia might restrict foreign workers' stay in the country to a maximum of eight years under a proposed law to create jobs for its citizens.
-
Saudi labour crackdown promises long-term gain for short-term pain
Saudi Arabia's crackdown on foreign workers has thrown millions of lives into turmoil and caused rioting in big cities, but the economy should benefit in the long run as Saudi nationals fill the gaps and cut their dependence on the state.
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1.34 lakh Indians return, Centre watching situation in Saudi Arabia
With 1.34 lakh Indian workers already returning to the homeland, Government is closely watching the situation in Saudi Arabia which is targeting illegal foreigners under its new labour policy, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi today said.
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Saudi Arabia regularises status of 40 lakh expatriate workers
Saudi Arabia has completed regularisation of nearly four million foreign workers in the last four months as part of its 'Nitaqat' programme, with 1.18 million expats choosing to change their profession.
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Deadline looms for illegal foreign workers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has warned employers who continue to shelter illegal workers that they risk up to two years in prison.
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Over 1.5 million foreign workers change status before Saudi crackdown
More than 1.5 million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia have changed their residence status since April ahead of a planned crackdown on illegally registered expatriates in the world's leading oil exporter, the labour ministry said on Saturday.
