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Suez Canal to raise fees from MayEgypt's Suez Canal Authority said on Thursday it was raising fees on shipping through the waterway by between 2 and 5 percent starting on May 1, boosting revenues for the cash-strapped governm More… |
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Saudi to impose fine on firms with more expat staffSaudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to lower unemployment among its citizens by fining private sector firms that employ more foreigners than Saudis, the labour ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency SPA on Tu More… |
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Xpress launches flat fee for India transfersXpress Money, a global money transfer brand with a major presence in the GCC, has introduced a flat fee of Dh15 ($4) for remittances of any denominations to India. The revised fee comes on the heels of the company’s decision to discontinue More… |
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Bahrain extends labour fee exemptionBahrain companies will be exempted from paying fees to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) until the end of this year, the Cabinet said. The Cabinet yesterday (September 18) decided to extend the grace period till December. Payme More… |
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MPs seek overhaul of Bahrain LMRAParliament has demanded a massive overhaul of Bahrain's labour market watchdog, accusing senior officials of widespread nepotism and corruption. MPs also accused top management of orchestrating a campaign of hatred against the governme More… |
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Fee relief planned for Bahrain hotelsA five per cent fee levied by the Bahrain government on hotels could soon be frozen for three months as part of efforts to support hotels and revitalise the tourism sector hit by the recent crisis. Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mo More… |
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Bahrain LMRA probe reveals irregularitiesA parliamentary probe committee investigating Bahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority has hinted at widespread irregularities. The committee, which met yesterday, claimed it has compelling evidence that top hierarchy is involved. More… |
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$647m labour fees collected by LMRABahrain's Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has collected BD243,852,218 ($646.8 million) in fees since its inception in 2008 until March 2011. Eighty per cent fees and all the penalties have been transferred to Tamkeen and 20 p More… |
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$63m relief for Bahrain businessesBahrain employers will be spared up to BD24 million ($63.6 million) following the decision to freeze monthly fees on expatriate workers for six months - on the basis of BD4 million monthly. 'The moratorium aims to ease financial burden More… |
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Bahrain contractors slam LMRA feeScores of Bahrainis last night signed a petition against "crippling" government fees for expatriate workers as part of the latest drive to have them scrapped. The businessmen, who are spearheading a campaign against the Labour Market Regul More… |
