Morocco's National Strategy on Immigration and Asylum

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Morocco launched a four pronged, three-year strategy with a view to integrating regularized migrants, reviewing and adapting the legal, procedural and institutional framework in connection with migration, and basing migration management on human rights principles.

Musaned

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Labour launched a programme, Musaned, to address domestic work issues. The website provides domestic workers and employers with information on their rights and obligations, access to complaint and dispute resolution mechanisms, as well as other logistical support regarding visas and payments.

National Strategy for Moroccans Living Abroad Morocco

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The "National Strategy for Moroccans Living Abroad" (Stratégie nationale en faveur des Marocains du Monde) was launched in 2014. The strategy was developed in the context of the new Migration and Asylum Policy, initiated in September 2013 by King Mohammed VI and adopted in 2014. The strategy has three strategic objectives: Preserving the identity of Moroccans Living Abroad, protecting the rights and interests of Moroccans Living Abroad, and encouraging Moroccans Living Abroad contributions to the development of the country. It focuses on mobilizing the skills of Moroccans Living Abroad, attracting their investment and improving their access to public services.

Sultani Decree No. 38 of 2014, Nationality Act of Oman

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The Nationality Act introduces several openings for acquiring nationality such as allowing non-Omani women widowed or divorced from Omani men, and minors born to an Omani mother and non-Omani father to apply for nationality, but it also tighten the overall rules with stricter requirements for applicants. Also, Article 5 states an Omani national must obtain permission by royal decree to hold another nationality.

The Combating of Human Trafficking Act of 2014

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The Human Trafficking Act includes a provision for the Sudanese government to coordinate with other countries and facilitate repatriation of foreign victims when necessary, provides for penalties for trafficking offences, and sets up the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking entrusted with developing a national strategy to combat human trafficking.

Tunisian Constitution of 2014

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Under the 2014 Constitution, Tunisia expands the opportunity for political engagement of long-term Tunisian expatriates by guaranteeing the right to vote of Tunisians abroad in the representative assembly and the right of dual nationals to run for the presidency, provided that they renounce their second nationality in case of victory.

Decision No. 310 of 2013 on the Household Regulation of Service Workers and Similar Categories

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Decision No. 310 establishes working conditions for domestic workers and stipulates that employers must pay domestic workers their monthly salary without delay, and give them one day off a week, at least nine hours of rest per day and proper accommodation. It also states that domestic workers must respect Islam and respect Saudi norms and culture.