The changes take effect immediately and are expected to widen opportunities for skilled foreign workers seeking employment in Europe.

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's new skill-based work permit system marks a major shift in the Kingdom’s labor market regulation, aligning directly with the goals of Vision 2030 to foster a knowledge-based ...

Thailand officially ended the use of the traditional paper-based Thai work permit system. As of Oct. 13, 2025, it has replaced the previous “Blue Book” with a fully digital platform known as the ...