Middle East: Employment and HR

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GCC Nationals Pension Contributions Across The GCC: What Employers Need To Know
Employing GCC nationals across the Gulf can create specific pension and social insurance obligations that are often misunderstood by employers. Across the GCC, there are approximately 24,500 GCC nationals employed in the private sector of another GCC member state. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alone, GCC nationals in the private sector has increased by over 3,000% since 2007.
United Arab Emirates Employment
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The Sovereign Group
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Qatar Labour Law Amendments Introduce Professional Licensing, Formal Part-time/freelance Rules, Longer Non-Compete Periods
Qatar has enacted significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, introducing three major reforms that will reshape employment relationships in the country. The changes establish new professional licensing requirements for designated occupations, create a formal legal framework for part-time and freelance work arrangements, and extend the maximum duration of non-compete restrictions from one to two years with enhanced regulatory oversight.
Qatar Employment
SA
Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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Qatar Labour Law Amendments Introduce Professional Licensing, Formal Part-time/freelance Rules, Longer Non-Compete Periods
Qatar has enacted significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, introducing three major reforms that will reshape employment relationships in the country. The changes establish new professional licensing requirements for designated occupations, create a formal legal framework for part-time and freelance work arrangements, and extend the maximum duration of non-compete restrictions from one to two years with enhanced regulatory oversight.
Qatar Employment
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Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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GCC Nationals Pension Contributions Across The GCC: What Employers Need To Know
Employing GCC nationals across the Gulf can create specific pension and social insurance obligations that are often misunderstood by employers. Across the GCC, there are approximately 24,500 GCC nationals employed in the private sector of another GCC member state. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alone, GCC nationals in the private sector has increased by over 3,000% since 2007.
United Arab Emirates Employment
TS
The Sovereign Group
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Qatar Labour Law Amendments Introduce Professional Licensing, Formal Part-time/freelance Rules, Longer Non-Compete Periods
Qatar has enacted significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, introducing three major reforms that will reshape employment relationships in the country. The changes establish new professional licensing requirements for designated occupations, create a formal legal framework for part-time and freelance work arrangements, and extend the maximum duration of non-compete restrictions from one to two years with enhanced regulatory oversight.
Qatar Employment
SA
Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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