Jordan test ground for large jobs program for Syria refugees
JORDAN (AP) — A new trade deal with Europe, a rush of foreign investment and public works are to put
Fishermen protest against the taxes system
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Rejecting the Civil Status Law is a positive move: Samir
EGYPT— The rejection by parliament of the Civil Service Law (Law 18/2015) and the endorsement of amendments on some provisions
Two doctors kidnapped in Diyala; Health director describes the incident as “conspiracy”
IRAQ— Director of Diyala health directorate, Ali Hussain Tamimi, expressed his “concern” over the kidnapping of two doctors, fearing that
Workers and businessmen syndicate fail to reach an agreement on raising wages
TUNIS— Negotiations between workers and businessmen organizations to increase wages failed to reach to an agreement after three months of
Suez Cement Workers continue their strike
Egypt – Workers at the Suez Cement Company continued their work-stoppage for the fourth consecutive day, after the failure of
Laboratory technicians demand allowance 18 March 2015
Laboratory technicians demand allowance JORDAN— Medical lab technicians in Jordan called for including their occupation within hazardous occupations
Moroccan Unions to hold march for workers’ rights
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Saudi imposes fines for delayed salaries
SAUDI ARABIA— Employers who delay the salaries of their employees, or who fail to pay contracted amounts, will have to
Kinross Mauritania cut jobs, expel employees
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The Education Directorate Expel one teacher after taking part in a strike
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Bahrain: Over 4,000 employees risk losing their jobs next July
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