AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSaudi Workforce Rules: Saudi Arabia will raise the wage threshold for Saudis counted toward Nitaqat targets to SR5,000 in April 2027 and SR6,000 in April 2028. The higher threshold applies to five worker categories. Expatriate Access: Bangladeshi workers with expired iqamas will be allowed to enter Saudi Arabia, according to the country’s expatriate welfare minister. Hiring Trends: Gulf online hiring rose 35% in August, though job postings fell in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Job Protection: Qatar says it is prioritising tourism-sector resilience and protecting jobs. Egypt’s Pay Outlook: The government plans to raise the minimum wage to EGP15,000 by 2030.
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