UAE announces landmark migrant labour reformsThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced labour reforms on Tuesday to protect foreign workers, who are often prevented from changing jobs. The trade, energy and investment powerhouse is one of several Gulf states whose treatment o More… |
New push for maids' rights in BahrainVolunteers plan to launch a nationwide initiative to set up a system that monitors job contracts of domestic workers to avoid any exploitation attempts. It is being spearheaded by Nabeel Rajab, president of the dissolved Bahrain Centre for More… |