they do some changes on sponsorship or visa system for expat workers, then maybe we can see major changes. Otherwise, it will be too good to be true. As what the newspaper today said, 'more buildings, no takers.'
Let me add some: Facts and perceptions on workers in GCC
Alarming demographics
The report points out to alarming statistics about the region's demographics. The document suggests that some 80 per cent of GCC nationals are below 25 years of age. This phenomenon reflects extraordinary population growth rates over the past two decades, exceeding five per cent per annum in several GCC nations. However, population growth rates now averages around three per cent.
Nevertheless, the statistics indicate availability of local workforce in the years ahead. Most youths seek employment after graduation rather than depend on their parents for their financial well-being. Some elect to attain higher degrees notably professional certificates while working. Education is viewed as a gateway to gaining best possible employment opportunities.
On the other, finding suitable positions for new entrants in the job market is a daunting challenge. The majority of locals prefer working in government departments or more appealing positions notably the financial services sector. In other words, labour authorities cannot overlook the fact that the challenge relates to finding suitable employment positions for locals and certainly not just creating many job opportunities.
...In conclusion, job markets in GCC are likely to experience fundamental changes in the not too distant future. Already, Bahrain has decided to grant foreign workers the right to change sponsors, as per article No. 25 of the Labour Law. Certainly, change is the order of the day with regards to regional job markets. http://www.zawya.com/printstory.cfm?storyid=ZAWYA20090809101334&l=101300...
they do some changes on sponsorship or visa system for expat workers, then maybe we can see major changes. Otherwise, it will be too good to be true. As what the newspaper today said, 'more buildings, no takers.'
Let me add some: Facts and perceptions on workers in GCC
Alarming demographics
The report points out to alarming statistics about the region's demographics. The document suggests that some 80 per cent of GCC nationals are below 25 years of age. This phenomenon reflects extraordinary population growth rates over the past two decades, exceeding five per cent per annum in several GCC nations. However, population growth rates now averages around three per cent.
Nevertheless, the statistics indicate availability of local workforce in the years ahead. Most youths seek employment after graduation rather than depend on their parents for their financial well-being. Some elect to attain higher degrees notably professional certificates while working. Education is viewed as a gateway to gaining best possible employment opportunities.
On the other, finding suitable positions for new entrants in the job market is a daunting challenge. The majority of locals prefer working in government departments or more appealing positions notably the financial services sector. In other words, labour authorities cannot overlook the fact that the challenge relates to finding suitable employment positions for locals and certainly not just creating many job opportunities.
...In conclusion, job markets in GCC are likely to experience fundamental changes in the not too distant future. Already, Bahrain has decided to grant foreign workers the right to change sponsors, as per article No. 25 of the Labour Law. Certainly, change is the order of the day with regards to regional job markets.
http://www.zawya.com/printstory.cfm?storyid=ZAWYA20090809101334&l=101300...