AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Jobs & HR Watch: Visa & mobility rules: Thailand will cut visa-free stays for Israelis from 60 to 30 days starting Sept 15, with limited land-border entries and discretionary extensions—important for workers planning short assignments. Regional security & travel risk: The US updated an Oman advisory (Level 3: Reconsider Travel), citing risks of armed conflict and terrorism, including drone/missile threats after the US-Iran war. Energy prices that hit hiring budgets: Brent settled about 1% higher to ~$95.63 as US-Iran strikes disrupted supplies and raised inflation fears—watch for knock-on effects on wages and recruitment. Workplace compliance for domestic staff (UAE): The UAE published 16 mandatory employer duties for domestic workers (contracts, pay, meals/accommodation, medical care, respect/safety, no forced work for others). Corruption & public-sector HR (Iraq): Iraq’s Interior Ministry dismissed 38 officers and 180 staff over graft in the first 100 days, plus thousands disciplined for abandoning posts. Conflict on the ground (West Bank): Two Palestinian teenagers were killed in al-Mughayyir during raids by settlers and Israeli forces, underscoring instability that can disrupt local employment and schooling.
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