Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Arab countries in the Middle East have recently seen a wave of social security reforms, designed to bridge gaps in coverage and expand protection to previously underserved groups. Many of these reforms have sought to improve the sustainability of...
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Asia, Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Monday, August 23, 2021
Recent developments in labor reforms across the Gulf countries are encouraging signs of a much-needed overhaul of protective systems for migrant laborers. Qatar’s winning bid to host the 2022 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World...
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Asia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Thirty-eight-year-old Kokeni Posanna of Jaina Village of Jagtial District in Telangana, went to the United Arab Emirates in 2018 to work as a cleaner. For the next one year and ten months, Posanna cleaned swimming pools and worked at landscaping gardens...
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Asia, India, United Arab Emirates
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Thursday, June 20, 2019
In remarks marking the World Refugee Day, an international observance on June 20 each year, Sheikh Hamdan said the UAE leadership is following in the footsteps of late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan by consistently working on introducing sustainable...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
A round-table of experts agreed that possessing correct data about citizens empowers a nation to protect them and provide assistance that is targeted and approachable. Social welfare is not a result of isolation, but the combined effort of various...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Monday, January 28, 2019
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved granting qualitative increases as social support services to some most needy beneficiaries.
According to Sheikh Sultan’s decision, a social...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Abu Dhabi’s government is set to introduce new income-based benefits for its citizens next year. However, under this system, financial support for the unemployed will be linked to job-seeking and ensuring those who are able, take up employment. Benefits...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
A total of Dh 2.14 billion was offered by the Ministry of Community Development in social assistance in the first half of 2018.
The ministry’s aid aims to enhance family cohesion and social solidarity and accounts for 73.1 per cent of the total...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Monday, June 4, 2018
A sweeping social support programme that will improve living standards and provide financial assistance for eligible families in Abu Dhabi is to be introduced by the end of the year.
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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Sunday, April 8, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that meeting the needs of the society, particularly social welfare and social services, is essential for the stability of...
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Asia, United Arab Emirates
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