Overview: Saudi Arabia has introduced a significant enhancement to its immigration framework for highly skilled expatriates, allowing eligible family members to obtain entry visas concurrently with the principal applicant's work visa process. Announced by the Ministry of Interior in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the initiative aims to enhance quality of life, support family unity, and facilitate t

Overview: Romania has published a draft decision introducing WorkinRomania.gov.ro, a new digital platform designed to modernize and streamline the recruitment and immigration process for foreign workers. Once approved, the platform will provide employers with a single online portal to manage key immigration procedures electronically. Key Changes Employers will be able to register online, apply for work authorizations, submit work visa and residence permit applications, rece

Overview: For the first time since joining the EU in 2004, Poland is seeing more nationals return than leave. Net outflows to countries like Germany and the Netherlands are reversing, driven by strong economic growth, rising wages, and improved living standards. Key Changes Poland’s unemployment is among the lowest in the EU, wages have grown steadily, and demand is high across IT, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and services. Adjusted for cost of living, many profess

Overview: Poland is entering a pivotal phase of immigration, employment, and administrative reform in 2026. Changes will affect employers, foreign students studying in Poland, Ukrainian nationals, and all parties interacting with public authorities. Key updates focus on compliance, the gradual withdrawal of emergency measures, and the shift to digital communication with public institutions. Key Changes Employing Foreign Students in Poland From 2026, not all foreign students a

Overview: By 2026 , monthly rent payments are expected to become standard across the UAE. With Property Finder integrating Keyper’s rent-in-installments technology, this shift to monthly installments is already beginning in selected communities. For tenants, the move away from large upfront cheques will ease initial financial pressure, support more predictable budgeting, and create a rental experience that aligns more closely with international norms. This can make settlin

Overview: The General Confederation of Trade Unions reports major shifts in migration across Central Asia. The region is adopting more digital, transparent, and worker-focused systems to enhance compliance, protection, and mobility for professionals and employers. Key Changes Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, are rolling out e-visas, biometric IDs, and online migration platforms to simplify processes while enforcing stricter documentat

Overview: Hungary and Poland have both expanded personal income tax (PIT) exemptions linked to parenting—significantly changing the net pay picture for women with children (and, in Poland’s case, other parents/guardians too). These rules can materially affect package design, tax equalization, and assignment feasibility for inbound and intra-EU moves. Below is what changed and how to adapt mobility and immigration planning. Key changes Hungary From October 1, 2025 , mothe

As relocation activity expands across Africa, companies are reevaluating their mobility policies to meet evolving employee expectations...