Gulf Labour Markets, Migration, and Population (GLMM) Programme

An international independent, non-partisan, non-profit programme hosted and supported by the Gulf Research Center. The programme provides data, analyses, and recommendations contributing to the improvement of understanding and management of Gulf labour migration, population, and labour markets, engaging with and respecting the viewpoints of all stakeholders.

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GLMM Latest Publications

Long-Term Residence: GCC Countries Making a Shift Toward Inclusive Social Policies
Magdalena Karolak
Interregional Consultative Migration Dialogues and the Abu Dhabi Dialogue in the GCC-Asia Migration Corridor
Froilan Malit
Aspirations and Strategies to Remain in Saudi Arabia: the Case of Middle-Class South Asians
Areej Jamal

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GLMM Latest Demo-Eco Data

18/04/2024

Saudi Arabia: Employed population (aged 15 and above) by nationality (Saudi/ non-Saudi), sex and sector of employment (governmental, private; domestic) (Q4, 2023)

18/04/2024

Saudi Arabia: Employed population (aged 15 and above) by nationality (Saudi/ non-Saudi), sex and age group (Q4, 2023)

18/04/2024

Saudi Arabia: Employed population (aged 15 and above) by nationality (Saudi/ non-Saudi), sex and administrative region (Q4, 2023)

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GLMM Latest Legal Documents

09/07/2023

UAE; Introduction of Employment Contracts for National Students

09/07/2023

Bahrain: Regarding the Wages Protection Scheme

02/07/2023

UAE; Violations & Administrative Penalties Related to the Initiatives and Programs

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GLMM Books

16/06/2018

Migration to the Gulf: Policies in Sending and Receiving Countries

Type: Book

by Philippe Fargues, Nasra M. Shah

13/05/2017

Skilful Survival: Irregular Migration to the Gulf

Type: Book

by Philippe Fargues, Nasra M. Shah

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