UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain: visas, jobs, labour law and services for Indians.
An LMRA resolution allows a temporary posting to an unrelated company, and moves within the same group, without a permit transfer. The worker's written consent and both employers' approval are required.
Private firms with five or more accountants must now fill half of their accounting posts with Saudi nationals, up from 40%. The quota rises to 60% in October 2027 and 70% in October 2028.
The Embassy of India has cut the UAE network of consular application centres from 16 to 12, and pending passports have moved to Bur Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A new service provider is also being chosen.