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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 read more

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

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

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

The Government of Djibouti inaugurated the office of the National Coordination Mechanism on Migration. This office will coordinate all migration issues in Djibouti and will be the main read more