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Nepal embassy implements housemaid ban

Nepal embassy implements housemaid ban

Abu Dhabi: The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has stopped certifying the applications to sponsor Nepalese housemaids under 30 years age as per a recent Nepal Government decision.  However,  the new regulation will not affect the housemaids under the age of 30 who are already working in the UAE. “It is applicable to new recruits only. Nepal decided to ban women under 30 from working in the Gulf to prevent possible abuse of young women. The country lifted a more…

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Manpower Consultants in India

Manpower Consultants in India

The wide array of professions and services offered by Indian consultants range from      identifying and training manpower to commissioning, guidance and training of employees, industry online surveys, recovery of sick units as well as function and maintenance. Indian staffing agencies are more proactive in the following sectors such as Information Technology, Construction, telecom, power, metallurgy, chemical, petrochemicals and programs. For any business, choosing right staff to sustain quality and efficiency is crucial. Potential employees are the immediate key to success….

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What makes an effective CV?

What makes an effective CV?

Given the economic climate and the increased competitiveness for jobs it is essential that you do everything in your power to give yourself the best possible chance of succeeding. A CV is the first thing that will get you an interview, so it must be perfect in design and execution. If you are to create a positive impression then your grammar, punctuation, spelling and expression must be perfect to show the potential employer that you can be relied upon in the workplace,…

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The Recruitment Industry Today

The Recruitment Industry Today

Over the past five years the recruitment industry has undergone a vast change. With the advent of latest technology innovations, websites, resume databases,Job listing services and applicant tracking systems have become the buzzwords in recruitment. As of lateonline job portals contribute towards a major share of the recruitment process. But these high technology services while helping to reduce candidate identification and screening time have widened the gap between an employer and a job seeker. Current employer practice  Campus recruitment and job fairs are the major areas of concentration for employers to absorb fresh talent. But nationally focused…

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Call to introduce green card concept in Kuwait

Call to introduce green card concept in Kuwait

Laws to help better conditions of foreigners and end abuses by visa traffickers urged. Manama: A Kuwaiti columnist has called for reforming his country’s immigration laws to help improve the condition of foreigners and end abuse by visa traffickers. “We need to make serious reforms in the immigration laws in Kuwait, as the sponsor system must be cancelled to leave this matter between the expat and the state,” Labeed Abdul said. “Moreover, the types of jobs, services provided, responsibilities and…

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Qatar to provide visa on arrival for 188 categories

Qatar to provide visa on arrival for 188 categories

The validity of the visa will be for one month and will only be issued if the person’s GCC  residency permit is valid for at least six months. Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has published a revised list of 188 categories of professionals who can get visa on arrival at Doha International Airport, and are GCC residents. The validity of the visa will be for one month and will only be issued if the person’s GCC residency permit is valid…

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Qatar to allow formation of workers’ committees

Qatar to allow formation of workers’ committees

Doha: Qatar’s cabinet has approved the formation of workers’ committees ahead of 2022 World Cup, the country’s labour minister has announced. Labour Minister Nasser Bin Abdullah Hamidi told The Associated Press after meeting with international labour activists in Geneva on Monday the committee draft is awaiting the approval of Emir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani . The minister’s announcement came a day before Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report saying that Qatar should overhaul labour laws for migrant…

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UAE residents warned against venturing into the sea

UAE residents warned against venturing into the sea

Al Ain: Strong winds have been triggering high waves offshore on Sunday as the national weather bureau has repeated its weather alert for UAE residents, asking people to stay away from the sea. The country has been hit by strong northwesterly winds, blowing at 70km/h at times. Wind has also been kicking up dust and sand, reducing vicibity in some areas of the country. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said some 13-feet high waves were hitting the…

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