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Work Permits

Oman overhauls work permit system to advance Omanisation

Latest resolution adds licensing requirements, financial penalties, and incentives for firms meeting national hiring quotas

Workers

Immigration

Skills neglect risks derailing Labour’s immigration agenda, report warns

UK thinktank says weak adult training could worsen talent shortages and public frustration

Portugal flag on old brick wall

Immigration

More stringent controls for Portugal’s immigration and nationality laws

Jobseeker visa abolished, waiting periods for family reunification, extended residency requirements

Vialto

Community

Vialto expands US immigration team, strengthens Japanese tax expertise

Global mobility specialist adds 30-lawyer team from Seyfarth Shaw after tapping PwC China tax partner for Japan office

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Community

How global mobility’s rising stars saw the future – and got it right

As nominations open for GML’s Tomorrow’s Leaders 2026, we revisit the class of 2025 to see how their predictions played out across an unpredictable year

Politics

Global passport rankings show impact of Trump’s America First policies

Decline of the US passport tells the story of protectionism, geopolitics, and the new realities of international travel

Immigration

Denmark moves to curb social dumping danger

New proposals provide a simplified hiring route for certified employers

Artificial Intelligence

UAE launches AI system to streamline work permit processing

New “Eye” tool to verify documents and fast-track approvals, reducing bureaucracy and human error

Digital Nomads

MBB: What you need to know about Argentina’s digital nomad rules

Scheme provides a flexible entry route for remote workers, but employers should be mindful of its restrictions

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