Arab States

WIEGO’s Law and Informality Work

Document in English, French, and Spanish.

Labour Cooperation Agreement for the Recruitment of Indian Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

This document contains an agreement of cooperation between The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Repubic of India and the Ministry...

IEMS Handout

Standard Employment Contract for Indian Domestic Service Workers Bound for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This document contains the employment contract to be used for Indian Domestic Workers working in Saudi Arabia

IEMS: Recherche-Action Porteuse et Résultats Concrets

Ministry of Interior Executive Regulations of Entry and Residence of Foreigners Law and its Amendments

This executive regulation pertains to the entry and residence of foreigners in the United Arab Emirates.

IEMS: La Investigación-Acción Lleva y Resultados Concretos

VIDEO: Martha Chen of WIEGO on the launching of the Arab Watch Report 2016

WIEGO International Coordinator Marty Chen speaks about the launch of the 2016 Arab Watch Report.

Myths & Facts About Home-Based Workers

Home-based work is a global phenomenon found in countries rich and poor across many industries. This document examines common myths about...

The Informal Economy in Arab Nations: A Comparative Perspective

Until fairly recently, labor markets in the MENA region were characterized by a large public sector, a small, weak private sector, and, depending...