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Expats in Saudi Arabia can now obtain employment, experience certificates via Qiwa

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Expats in Saudi Arabia can now obtain employment, experience certificates via Qiwa

Saudi_Arabia unveiled the Qiwa platform to promote digital transformation (Photo:X) The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has recently issued a guide detailing the services provided to expatriates. This initiative has been introduced to enhance the support provided to foreign workers in the kingdom. The guide reveals that the Qiwa platform, dedicated to … Read more

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected

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Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 222,000 for the week ended July 6, the lowest level since late May, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 236,000 claims in the latest week. The claims data included the Independence Day holiday. Claims tend to be … Read more