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Promulgating the Social Protection Law Royal Decree No. 52/2023.

This law significantly expands protection to migrant workers in Oman, who represent over three quarters of the country’s working population. Migrant workers will be covered for employment injury, read more

Oman Labour Migration Support and protection of migrant workers and their rights
Oman’s New Labor Law - Royal Decree No.53 of 2023

The law specifies that migrants who do not benefit from the provisions of the Social Protection Law, are entitled to a gratuity of not less than a basic salary for each year of service. Previously read more

Oman Labour Migration Labour Disputes, Support and protection of migrant workers and their rights, Updating Labour Laws to Include Labour Migration
Labour Registration Program

The LMRA affirmed that the programme is being launched in cooperation with the private sector and will streamline the process of registering for an occupation. The new measures will link work read more

Bahrain Labour Migration
Abolished the 2016 FlexiPermit system

The country has abolished its 2016 FlexiPermit system, which allowed expatriates to enter and reside in the country for two years without a predetermined employer.

Bahrain Visas and Residency Permits
Labour Code, article 97. Decision No. 2022/45 of the Minister of Labour

Amending the Decision concerning the categories of industries and economic activities in which workers are allowed to establish unions, included agricultural workers in the professions that can read more

Jordan Labour Migration Recruitment of domestic workers
Law on nationalising jobs in private sector

Determines the nationalised jobs in each of the work sectors, in light of the nationalisation plans and nationalisation rates in each of them.

Qatar Labour Migration Labour Force Nationalization
Law 04-23 on 'Human Trafficking'

The Algerian government announced a new law on "human trafficking," which included penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment.  It calls for a national strategy to prevent human trafficking, read more

Algeria Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
Tunisia and Libya agreement to share responsibility for providing shelter for hundreds of migrants stranded at their border

A spokesperson for Tunisia's interior ministry said migrants were transferred to reception centres and provided with health and psychological care, with the help of the Tunisian Red Crescent. read more

Libya, Tunisia Access to Economic and Social Services and Rights
EU finalizes migrant deal with Tunisia – Control of irregular migration

The European Commission said it would disburse 127 million euros ($135 million) in aid to Tunisia as part of its deal with the country aimed at fighting illegal immigration from Africa to Europe. read more

Tunisia Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, Irregular Migration
New Short-Term Work Authorization

The labor authorities in Morocco have launched a short-term work authorization (STWA) which allows foreign nationals to conduct employment activities, including hands-on work, for up to three read more

Morocco Labour Migration
EU launches new cooperation programmes with Morocco worth €152 m to address irregular migration

EU launches a cooperation with Morocco allocating €152 million comprehensive programme on migration will strengthen Morocco's border management actions in the fight against smuggling networks, the read more

Morocco Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, Irregular Migration Border Control, Border police and other personnel
EU funds border control deal in Egypt with migration via Libya on rise

The European Union signed an agreement with Egypt on Sunday for the first phase of an 80 million-euro border management programme, a statement from the EU delegation in Cairo said, at a time when read more

Egypt Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Border Control, Border police and other personnel
Prime Minister’s Decision No. 369 of 2023, regarding the organization of the Fund to Combat Illegal Immigration and the Protection of Immigrants and Witnesses

Establishment of a Permanent Committee for Refugee Affairs to provide optimal services and assistance to all refugees

Egypt Access to Economic and Social Services and Rights, Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, Irregular Migration
“Investor Residency Programme” (IRP)

Foreign investors and retirees can obtain long term residency rights in the Sultanate.

Oman Visas and Residency Permits Entry, exit and residency permits
Executive Regulations to Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners

The new system of entry and residence aims at attracting and retaining global talents and skilled workers. 

United Arab Emirates Visas and Residency Permits Entry, exit and residency permits
Golden Residency Visa

Allows eligible categories of foreign nationals to reside in Bahrain for extended periods of time without having to renew their residence permit, while attracting investment and highly-skilled read more

Bahrain Visas and Residency Permits Entry, exit and residency permits
Law No. 22 of 2021 regulating health care services in the State of Qatar

The law stipulates that the employer is committed to pay for the health insurance installments to provide his workers coverage for the necessary basic health care services.  The employer is also read more

Qatar Access to Economic and Social Services and Rights Access to Healthcare
Law No. 22 of 2022 amending some provisions of Law No. 82 of 2016 on combating illegal migration and the smuggling of migrants

Under the amendments, tougher penalties shall be imposed on whoever commits, initiates, or mediates in the crime of smuggling migrants.

Egypt Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Prevention of Irregular Migration
First National Strategy for Migration in Djibouti

in September 2021, Djibouti launched the first National Strategy for Migration. The strategy will help coordination between the country’s institutions on migration laws, policies, and future read more

Djibouti Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration Institutional Developments
Establishment of National Office of Assistance to Refugees and Disaster Victims

The Government of Djibouti and IOM inaugurated a new facility in the capital of Djibouti to house the headquarters of the National Office of Assistance to Refugees and Disaster Victims (ONARS) a read more

Djibouti Forced displacement and refugee protection Institutional Developments