AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHiring Outlook: Recruitment firm Hays reported a 7% drop in permanent-placement fees in its latest quarter, citing fragile hiring; it is also reviewing several operations, including in the UAE. Safer Job Searches: Indian missions warned UAE residents about agencies collecting fees for overseas jobs and visas without delivering services. Check requirements with official embassies, and be wary of anyone promising visa approval. Migrant Worker Policy: Saudi Arabia has waived work-permit fees for eligible Yemeni workers and introduced a new visa scheme for Yemenis. Worker Rights: A Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to death over a social media comment; his appeal is pending. Skills and Opportunity: Iraq has invited international firms to invest in and develop Mosul airport, while a Jordan initiative aims to strengthen refugees’ resilience through employment.
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