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Fake Emiratisation is a rising concern, as between mid-2022 and April 2025, about 2,200 private sector companies that violated Emiratisation policies and regulations.
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Over 98,000 private companies in Saudi Arabia sought support from HADAF to help meet their Saudization targets — a 37 percent increase compared to last year.
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More than 80% of Emirati professionals are confident that their skills are well-suited for private sector roles. However, employers are finding it difficult to retain them. Here’s why.
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Check out how the Sultanate of Oman has recently taken steps to improve the region's labour market, create better job opportunities for Omani nationals, and support the region's diverse workforce.
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The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions welcomed the proposed amendment as a “positive step” towards empowering the Bahraini workforce.
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The Ministry has also banned brokering or advertising jobs for Saudis unless the activity is licensed and complies with official rules.
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Gulf countries are fast-tracking workforce nationalisation to transform their economies — using policy, enforcement, and cultural shifts to boost national talent in the private sector. But is policy alone enough?
