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Allowing issuing of work permits to be decided before New Year

The decision to start work permits for recruiting workers from abroad will probably be taken before the New Year, Al- Seyassah daily said, quoting sources. It will fall to the Health Committee of the Council of Ministers, which is authorized to establish the procedures for restarting work permits.

On the decision to halt the renewal of visas for those above 60 years, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has persistently maintained that work permits will not be renewed for those 60 years and above, who have high school diplomas and below qualifications. The decision will go into effect at the beginning of the New Year 2021.

The sources pointed out that there is an understanding in

Many government agencies have an understanding of the impact of this decision on the demographics in particular, and are of the opinion that adjustments have to be made which would work out better for the country in the long run, according to sources. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is cooperating with the relevant authorities after being presented with the issue.

 

 

 

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