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Migrant workers in Oman’s private sector are now covered by the country’s Sick and Extraordinary Leave Insurance Scheme, with employers required to make monthly social insurance contributions to fund these benefits under the Social Protection Law. buff.ly/KE9hMKB
Oman to include migrant workers in the Sick and Extraordinary Leave Insurance Scheme from 19 July - MRRORS
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In recent years, access to data on migrant workers in #Bahrain has eroded, with government bodies discontinuing periodic reports or amending them to remove key information, such as information on registered worker injuries. buff.ly/9O8ZAj2
Bahrain's Data Deficit: Disappearing Numbers and Broken Links - MRRORS
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#Qatar has recently announced new amendments to its labour law, the most significant since the 2020 reforms. Among other things, it revises the individual labour dispute resolution process, puts further restrictions on labour strikes, and makes joint committees mandatory. buff.ly/MoGJoCJ
Overview of Qatar’s new Labour Law Amendments - MRRORS
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During the war, many migrant workers across the Gulf lost their jobs, faced unpaid wages, or were abruptly forced to leave, a MRRORS investigation has found. Employers and host governments offered no protection, instead pushing migrants into even more difficult situations. buff.ly/vXe7MzX
Forced exits, unpaid wages, and uncertain future - MRRORS
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Kuwait’s Public Authority of Manpower has recently issued a decision allowing migrant workers to change employers before completing one year of service if they experience employer abuse or negligence. buff.ly/DToHpxf
Kuwait Eases Job Transfer Rules for Migrant Workers Abused by Employers - MRRORS
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The Gulf Health Council (GHC) has updated the regulations for the WAFID Programme, the #GCC’s unified medical screening system for migrants, expanding the GHC’s responsibilities and establishing a new Grievance Committee to review appeals and complaints under the programme. buff.ly/GlkvRLv
Gulf Health Council Updates GCC Migrant Medical Screening Regulations - MRRORS
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في #البحرين، حيث كان الاقتصاد يعاني أصلًا من ضغوط كبيرة حتى قبل اندلاع الحرب، يواجه العمال المهاجرون اليوم مستويات أشد من انعدام الاستقرار، في ظل غياب لأي دعم حكومي. وسواء صمد وقف إطلاق النار أو اندلعت الحرب من جديد، فمن المرجح أن تصبح ظروف ما بعد الحرب أكثر قسوة واستغلالًا بحق العمال buff.ly/55Loyfy
العمالة المهاجرة في البحرين تتحمّل العبء الأكبر من تداعيات الحرب - MRRORS
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Pakistani migrants have been detained, tortured and deported in #UAE’s anti-Shia crackdown amid Iran war. While the majority of those deported were Shias, several were Sunni Muslims who went to the Imam Bargah, also known as Hussainiya. buff.ly/IEJpv7y
Detained, tortured and deported: Pakistani migrants recount UAE’s anti-Shia crackdown amid Iran war - MRRORS
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Saudi Arabia has recently revised its schedule of worker-related violations and penalties across various sectors, expanding the list of violations, increasing fines in certain instances, and reclassifying several violations according to the nature of the activity or sector. buff.ly/i1rGHq7
Saudi Arabia revises its schedule of violations and penalties for work violations - MRRORS
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In Bahrain, where the economy was already strained before the war, migrant workers are facing deeper insecurity & exploitation, with little to no state support. Whether the ceasefire holds or attacks restart, the post-war environment is likely to become even more hostile for workers. buff.ly/d5NgboN
Migrant Workers in Bahrain Bear the Brunt of the War’s Fallout - MRRORS
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#Bahrain’s Cabinet has recently revised the summer midday work ban for employees working outdoors under the sun, reducing it from three months to two and a half months. buff.ly/IMUqnJJ
Bahrain shortens summer midday work ban period - MRRORS
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The abdication of responsibility of the state and employer is the hallmark of the Kafala system, and more so in times of crisis.
For migrant workers, sheltering in place is as pointless as social distancing - MRRORS
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Saudi is seeking to prematurely close an Article 26 complaint filed at the last ILO General Body meeting. In its 60-page response to the complaint, Saudi has not only deflected the arguments of the case, but has singled out by name a leader of the union that filed the complaint. buff.ly/JkW0Ci1
Kuwait has introduced a ‘freelancers’ visa category, according to local media. The visa, with a fee of KD 750-1000 (USD 2450-3270), was expected to launch in mid-April 2026. However, given the ongoing conflict and the extent to which Kuwait has been impacted, the timeline may change. buff.ly/L9zTj0q
Kuwait to introduce ‘freelance’ visa - MRRORS
As part of its labour market reforms Kuwait has introduced a ‘freelancers’ visa category, according to local media. The visa – with a fee of KD 750-1000 (USD 2450-3270) – was supposed to launch by…
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Saudi TV Show Naseej, at its strongest, foregrounds skill and dedication; Yet it does not show any content that criticises the labour migration system, maintaining the familiar narrative: the “kind Saudi” trope. #Saudi #Migrants #Kafala buff.ly/NcORtUC
Saudi Ramadan Show 'Naseej': Empathy rooted in status quo - MRRORS
Saudi media often portrays migrant workers in an anxious and narrow manner. The news speaks of them as a social and cultural threat. Commentators question their competence, asking why the kingdom…
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During Ramadan, domestic workers across the Gulf remain highly vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. As working hours grow longer during this month, many juggle nonstop tasks – cooking, caring for families, and managing household chores – often without enough rest or fair pay. buff.ly/QubRVIu
Domestic Workers in the Gulf Remain Vulnerable to Abuse Ahead of Ramadan as State Protections Fall Short - MRRORS
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The UAE has recently ratified the ILO’s 2014 Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention. While this is a step in the right direction, unless the Kafala system is dismantled, the eradication of forced labour would not be possible.
UAE Ratifies the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention - MRRORS
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#Oman has recently enacted a new Law on Combating Human Trafficking. The law expands and clarifies the definitions of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced labour, and slavery, while imposing harsher penalties on perpetrators. buff.ly/uebcTaj
A Brief Overview of Oman’s New Law on Combatting Human Trafficking - MRRORS
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Dozens of media outlets recently reported that #Saudi abolished the #Kafala system. The story traces back to a single article that recycles old quotes and cites no real source buff.ly/lzRlvia
No, Saudi Arabia has not abolished the Kafala system - MRRORS
In recent weeks, multiple media outlets have claimed that Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system. Most of these reports repeat nearly identical tone and phrasing, with some recycling old case…
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Dozens of media outlets recently reported that #Saudi abolished the #Kafala system. The story traces back to a single article that recycles old quotes and cites no real source. buff.ly/lzRlvia
No, Saudi Arabia has not abolished the Kafala system - MRRORS
In recent weeks, multiple media outlets have claimed that Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system. Most of these reports repeat nearly identical tone and phrasing, with some recycling old case…
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Migrant-Rights.org is now MRRORS — Migrant Rights Research Open Repository. We carry forward the same commitment that has shaped our work from the start. Dive into our latest reports at MRRORS.org www.mrrors.org/2025/10/refl...
Migrant-Rights.org is now MRRORS — Migrant Rights Research Open Repository
Migrant-Rights.org is now MRRORS — Migrant Rights Research Open Repository
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My investigation for @migrantrights.bsky.social is a deep dive into how trafficking for human organs flourishes, facilitated by design and by the negligence of countries at origin and destination. www.migrant-rights.org/2025/04/alle...
Allegations of organ trade and illegal harvesting are rife as GCC and African states fail to conduct autopsies - Migrant Rights
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This is an ongoing case of a Ugandan family being coerced to donate the organs of Patricia, whose death in the UAE is suspicious. This is not a one-off case. Illegal organ trade is rampant in the Africa-GCC corridor. @migrantrights.bsky.social investigated this only recently. x.com/SpireJim/sta...
أعلنت #عُمان عن فترة عفو حتى نهاية يوليو، تتيح للعمال المهاجرين بوضع غير نظامي نقل كفالتهم دون غرامات، ولحاملي التصاريح المنتهية غير المتعلقة بالعمل، مثل الإقامة العائلية، مغادرة البلاد دون عقوبات. buff.ly/0hve2uc
عُمان تعلن عن فترة سماح للمهاجرين حتى نهاية يوليو - Migrant Rights
تعزيز حقوق العمال المهاجرين في الشرق الأوسط
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تشهد حالات الانتحار ومحاولات الانتحار بين العمالة المهاجرة في #الكويت ارتفاعًا ملحوظًا، حيث يُواجَه الناجون منها بالترحيل والإدراج في القوائم السوداء. وتسلّط هذه الحوادث الضوء على نظام عميق الجذور من الإقصاء الاجتماعي والاقتصادي الذي يؤثر بشدة على الصحة النفسية والجسدية للمهاجرين. buff.ly/3XCvXh0
الترحيل بدل الرعاية: الكويت تفشل في الاستجابة لمتطلبات الصحة العقلية والانتحار بين العمال المهاجرين - Migrant Rights
تعزيز حقوق العمال المهاجرين في الشرق الأوسط
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وفي قلب هذا الجدل تقع شركة قطرية تم تنظيم حملات التوظيف الأولية لصالحها، والتي يزعم وزير العمل الكيني أنها جاءت بتوصية من نظيره القطري. buff.ly/PumB1t1
الكينيون يتعرضون لابتزاز ووعود كاذبة في سبيل توظيفهم في قطر ودول الخليج الأخرى - Migrant Rights
تعزيز حقوق العمال المهاجرين في الشرق الأوسط
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@migrantrights.bsky.social reports ongoing allegations of organ removal in cases where no autopsies were conducted. Families are left without clear explanations or official records: www.migrant-rights.org/2025/04/alle...
Allegations of organ trade and illegal harvesting are rife as GCC and African states fail to conduct autopsies - Migrant Rights
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Oman recently announced an amnesty period that allows migrant workers with irregular status to transfer employment without paying fines. Migrants on non-work-related permits can leave the country permanently without incurring penalties. The amnesty period is set to end on July 31. buff.ly/L1be05Y
Oman Announces Amnesty Period for Migrants Until End of July - Migrant Rights
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Saudi Arabia has announced a six-month amnesty for domestic workers reported as “absconded” to regularise their status. However, requirements such as possession of ones' resident card number and complex digital platforms pose significant barriers to accessing amnesty processes. buff.ly/iiL66V0
Saudi Arabia Announces 6-Month Amnesty Period for ‘Absconding’ Domestic Workers - Migrant Rights
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Deaths by suicide and attempted suicides among low-income migrants are on the rise in #Kuwait, with survivors subjected to immediate deportation and blacklisting. These incidents highlight a deeply rooted system of socio-economic exclusion that severely affects migrants’ well-being. buff.ly/NUYtAji