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Maternity and Paternity benefits launched in Oman: pioneering social insurance reforms in the Gulf region
Developed with the support of the ILO, the system, which covers both nationals and non-nationals, is in line with key requirements of international labour standards.
The UAE introduces voluntary pensions to replace end-of-service indemnities, joining an increasing trend of reforms across the GCC countries
The new scheme has been announced with the intention to increase attractiveness and flexibility of labour markets while consolidating the protection and wellbeing of workers.
Bahrain takes leap forward in enhancing end-of-service rights for migrant workers
A new provident fund for end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers is established in the Social Insurance Organization as part of GCC-wide reforms to reform social protection systems in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advancing social protection for migrant workers in the GCC countries: New ambition emerges from discussion at the Global Forum for...
Officials, experts and partners participated in ILO-led conversation exploring pathways toward the progressive extension of social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf region.
ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
Ambitious reforms in Oman pave way to universal social protection
Newly approved legislation, developed with the support of the ILO, radically reshapes the social protection system in the Sultanate and is set to become a reference for countries in the region.
Workshop explores policy solutions for end-of-service indemnity (EOSI) system in Kuwait
The workshop aimed to inform dialogue around the limitations of current EOSI scheme, and involved workers, employers and relevant government entities in Kuwait in the identification of appropriate policy solutions at the national level.
Extending social protection to migrant workers in the Arab region would benefit workers and economies alike
Worker, government and employer representatives explored regional perspectives on extending social protection to migrant workers in the Middle East and Northern Africa, at an ILO side event at the 49th Arab Labour Conference in Cairo.