Arab States

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...

Launch of the Arab Watch Report on Informal Employment

• May 8, 2017 - May 9, 2017

Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon“Informal labor is not a marginal issue in Arab countries. It is a core component of modern Arab economies...

Domestic Workers and C189: Power and Skills to Make it Real

• May 24, 2019 - May 26, 2019
• Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

International Domestic Worker Federation (IDWF) affiliates from across Africa gathered in May at this workshop, aimed at strengthening worker...