Significance of Immigration for the Economies of Gulf Cooperation Council States
Significance of Immigration for the Economies of Gulf Cooperation Council States
Author(s): Sara Nowacka
Subject(s): Politics, Labor relations, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Gulf Cooperation Council States; economy; policy; immigration; labour;
Summary/Abstract: To limit international criticism of the living conditions of immigrants, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have lifted some restrictions regarding leaving the country or changing job without the consent of the employer. Lifting restrictions on immigrants in the Persian Gulf is part of efforts to reduce the role of the state in the labour markets. The changes are to contribute to combating unemployment among citizens, and thus contribute to maintaining stability in the region.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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