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Minister states Saudization is not the solution to unemployment in Saudi
A cautious welcome is being given to a statement made by Saudi’s education minister, in which he said the controversial Saudization programme is not a solution for the kingdom. In an interview given last Sunday, Education Minister Price Faisal bun Abdullah stated that the solution to the lack of job opportunities was the implementation...
Diaspora brain drain may be good for Irish economy
The wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth over Ireland’s ‘brain drain’ of qualified professional migrants may be premature, according to a university study. Noting that expecting the small, mainly rural Republic of Ireland to employ every single member of its globalised, educated younger community is wishful thinking, the study’s...
US visa delays expected as a result of shutdown
The shutdown of the US government is expected to hit hard on immigrants waiting for visa approvals and others planning to submit their applications. US consular and mission services across the world are to continue to work as normal for a few more days, after which embassies and consulates will only function to serve diplomatic issues and...
Study shows that 60 per cent of Irish emigrants are highly skilled
A year-long study into the ongoing Irish Diaspora has revealed that over 60 per cent of emigrants have degree qualifications and were employed in skilled professions. The study, undertaken by UCC’s Social Science Institute and the Department of Geography, confirmed fears that emigration from Ireland over the last year was four times...
New study confirms migrants have difficulty getting jobs in Canada
A survey undertaken in Canada’s Hamilton region has revealed that language difficulties and lack of work experience in the country is preventing expats form getting jobs. Research into local firms and their requirements found that, although companies are open to employing incomers from overseas, they rarely do so, preferring nationals...
Top UK politician warns of migrants recreating their cultures in Britain
Former Conservative Party chairman and Tory grandee Lord Tebbit has warned against immigrants who arrive in the UK and attempt to recreate their own cultures in their new country. Lord Tebbit said that many third-world immigrants had no intention of integrating into UK society, adding that a number are engaged in building separate...
Expat jobs in Singapore may be harder to snare
Seemingly ollowing on from the emirates, Singapore’s new push to persuade its business owners to hire local rather than expat talent is sparking fears that expats will have a hard time getting jobs in the popular city state. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower announced last Monday that all jobs paying less than 12,000 Singapore dollars...
New Zealand PM tasks UK government over unfair visa restrictions for Kiwis
During his official visit to the UK, Kiwi Prime Minister John Key is holding talks with UK government representatives over the difficulties faced by Kiwis wishing to enter Britain. Mr Key’s visit to the UK was prompted by an invitation from Queen Elizabeth to spend a weekend at Balmoral, her Scottish retreat. Whilst in London he held...
US Immigration reform prospects fall over congressmen dropouts
Two key members of the bipartisan working group have backed off from the final round of negotiation, saying they can’t back the reforms as they can’t trust President Obama. Sam Johnson and John Carter, both Texan Republicans, confirmed on Friday they had backed out of negotiations, saying they’d reached a tipping point after four...
New Zealand net immigration figures still rising
August’s figures for net migration to the country have been rising each month during 2013, with fewer New Zealanders leaving for Australia and increased numbers of migrant arrivals from overseas. The attraction of Australia as regards job prospects and higher salaries which has led to exceptionally high migration across the strait is now...
