The Council of Ministers approved 38 amendments to the Saudi Arabia Labour Law which included prohibiting confiscation of migrant workers' passports and introducing or raising fines for employers who violate regulations such as failing to pay salaries on time.
The national development plan covers five action areas, including a mention of migration under human development as well as social inclusion priorities for Tunisian diaspora communities.
Decision No. 386 establishes the Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration, an independent agency, to address illegal immigration.
Decision No. 1 Regarding the Regulation of Recruitment Offices' Licenses provides oversight and conditions of recruitment offices
Under Decree No. 1930, the Tunisian Government establishes the National Migration Observatory which acts as a research and coordination body on issues affecting the Tunisian community abroad and migrants in Tunisia.
Article 91 enshrines the principle of nonrefoulement and guarantees the provision of protection to refugees and asylum-seekers. Article 88 stipulates that the State shall safeguard the interests of Egyptians living abroad, protect them and protect their rights and freedoms, enable them to perform their public duties towards the State and society, and encourage their contribution to the development of the nation. It further states that the law shall regulate the participation of Egyptians living abroad in elections and referendums in a manner consistent with their particular circumstances. Article 244 stipulates that the State shall endeavor that Egyptians living abroad be appropriately represented in the first House of Representatives to be elected after the entry into force of the Constitution. Article 23 sets forth that the State shall ensure the participation of Egyptian expatriates in the progress of scientific research. The Constitution also provides a framework for outreach to the Egyptian community abroad, including their participation in social and economic development and political processes.
This Employer's Information Pack, issued by the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority, provides detailed information on the health insurance law including who will pay for coverage and the type of health insurance plan that an employer or sponsor should provide.
Law No. 2 concerns the entry, exit and foreign residents in Syria and allows the Department of Migration and Passports to deport foreigners without residence permits and provides for the prosecution of those involved in people smuggling. It was amended with presidential decree No. 30 of 2016, increasing residency permit fees.
Law No. 21 amends the 1963 Nationality Act and makes important changes around dual citizenship by allowing Bahraini citizens to acquire another nationality with prior approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Cabinet.
The Response Plan has three strategic priorities (ensuring humanitarian assistance and protection for poor Lebanese communities and vulnerable Syrian refugees; improving access to and quality of services; and reinforcing stability in the country) and includes three response areas based on needs, potential impact on stability and capacity of implementation (fundamental coping mechanisms; capacity-building for recovery; and sustaining investment in national capacities).