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The deportation of workers came as a result of over 56,000 labour inspection visits aimed at ascertaining the extent to which employers commit to the Labour Law. (AFP)

August 19th, 2018 - 08:16 GMT

Almost 5,000 Expat Workers Deported From Jordan in 2018

A total of 4,987 expatriate workers have been deported since the beginning of the year due to violations of the provisions of the Labour Law, Director of the Labour Ministry’s inspection department Mnawar Abu Al Ghanem announced on Thursday.

Jordan said it will deploy police to patrol roads and take legal action against violating workers, and deport them “immediately” if they do not have valid permits. (AFP/File)

April 5th, 2017 - 10:11 GMT

Jordan cracks down on illegal workers

The Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission is tasked with routing out corruption at government agencies. (File photo)

February 16th, 2017 - 10:30 GMT

Jordan labor director, other officials arrested on corruption charges

Earlier this month, the Cabinet decided to deduct 10 per cent of any sum above JD2,000 in monthly salaries of civil servants, and set a cap of JD3,500 on public sector salaries. (Shutterstock)

February 9th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Jordan increases minimum wage, raises taxes to narrow deficit

There are 19 professions closed to guest labour, while regarding jobs open for these workers, there are set quotas for foreign labour, including 40 per cent in gas stations. (AFP/File)

February 6th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

One million foreign workers in Jordan estimated to be illegal

Several workers – especially those working in construction companies – have been stranded without pay in the kingdom during recent months. (File photo)

August 22nd, 2016 - 12:24 GMT

Saudi Binladin Group to pay overdue salaries by September

Around 1.8 million overseas workers from the Philippines are estimated to be based in Saudi Arabia. (AFP/File)

August 19th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Unpaid migrant workers in Saudi refuse free flights home until wages are paid

The Labour Ministry said the rise in child employment was linked to the influx of Syrian refugees into the Kingdom. (UNHCR)

June 12th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Child labor in Jordan has tripled over last ten years

Unemployment in Jordan has reached its highest level since 2008. (AFP/File)

May 31st, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Unemployment is 'biggest challenge' for Jordan's new government

Reducing unemployment rates is not the responsibility of the ministry alone, citing that the number of university graduates in Jordan is on the rise and some majors do not meet the needs of labour market (Mutualresponsibility.org)

May 18th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Jordan's unemployment rate at highest level in eight years: report

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October 18th, 2015 - 02:00 GMT

Hefty fines for violations under Saudi's new labor law

Egyptian guest workers represent the majority of the 108 nationalities working in the Kingdom, constituting 62 per cent of the total number of guest workers.

August 13th, 2014 - 08:09 GMT

Jordan hosts workers from 108 nationalities, mostly Egyptians

Bahrain has also been in the process of implementing reforms for expatriate worker rights (File Archive/AFP)

April 27th, 2014 - 09:35 GMT

Beware of Bahrain's new blacklist! Employers hiring illegal workers to face new penalties under new policy