Sharjah’s Deputy Ruler and Crown Prince has issued directives requiring all Government activities to resume. This means exhibitions and conferences held, supervised or managed by Government institutions and sectors in the Emirate will be able to resume from early next month. It is part of the gradual resumption of exhibitions and conferences. Elsewhere, the Executive Council issued a...
Jordan’s Labour Minister has announced monthly wages can be reduced by up to 50% in lockdown areas. Communication 9 has been issued to this effect. It was issued in line with Jordan Defence Order No. 6/2020 to regulate the working time and wages of private sector employees who live in the areas affected or work outside them or live outside them and work in them during the lockdown period...
A source familiar with the flexible work programme has announced remote workers cannot use the services it offers. Retired workers will also not be able to use its services. The aim is to help Saudis looking for jobs. In addition, Saned beneficiaries are not eligible to use its services. Entities wanting to employ Saudis under a flexible work clause have to allocate two jobs as a minimum in the...
Bahrain’s Cabinet has approved a flexible work permit Decision. It follows recommendations from the Coordinating Committee led by Bahrain’s Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. The Decision specifies the procedures for developing a permit policy for a foreign employer to practice some professional activities. The aim is to develop this system and...
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has announced Saudi nationals and their companions can return to the Kingdom through land ports from neighbouring countries. It will apply to male and female citizens and non-Saudi family members like husbands, wives, sons, and daughters and domestic workers residing in the Kingdom accompanying them. The General Directorate added citizens...
Ras al Khaimah’s Ruler has ordered some commercial activities which have been particularly affected by closures because of anti-Coronavirus measures should be exempt on a sliding scale from renewal fees. The Ruler has also ordered these entities be exempt from any penalties as a result of violations. They have asked the Economic Development Department to exempt nurseries from 50% of...
Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources and Social Development Minister has announced all public sector employees will have to return to their workplaces by 30 August. A Circular to this effect has been issued. They will have to comply with anti-Coronavirus measures when they return. The Circular also specifies no more than 25% of a workforce can work remotely after 30 August. According to...
Saudi Arabia’s Passports General Directorate has announced the validity of expired exit and return visas is being automatically extended. Ongoing decisions will be made with the National Information Centre. They will be extended during Coronavirus. Full story
The Dubai authorities have announced events, exhibitions and conferences activities in hotel facilities and other event sites will be able to resume from 15 September 2020. However, organisers and attendees will have to comply with anti-Coronvirus measures. This includes sterilisation, social distancing and wearing face masks. International business events, conferences and exhibitions will able...
According to local newspaper reports, a PCR test certificate will now be valid for 96 hours. Previously, it was valid for 72 hours. It means anyone looking to go to the country has to take the test four days before travelling instead of three. Full story