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Filipino Times
a day ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
MWO-Dubai urges OFWs to register early on DMW Portal for faster OEC processing
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai and Northern Emirates has reminded overseas Filipino workers to register early on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) E-Registration Portal. This is to make sure their Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) can be processed smoothly and on time. In its latest advisory No. 14, Series of 2025, the office reminded OFWs to visit and complete their registration even before they have their employment contracts verified. 'This step is essential to facilitate the issuance of your OEC after contract verification — whether the verification is done onsite manually at MWO-Dubai or through online processing,' the advisory stated. The OEC is a vital travel document for Filipino migrant workers, serving as proof of their legal employment abroad and a requirement for exiting the Philippines for work. Key reminders for OFWs OFWs who already have an active E-Registration account at should use their existing credentials and must not create a new account, as multiple accounts may cause delays in OEC processing. Even if a contract is not yet verified, workers are advised to register early to get their E-Registration Number in advance. Early registration ensures a faster and hassle-free OEC issuance process once their documents are approved, the MWO-Dubai said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Vishwakarma Maha Sabha to support UDF in Nilambur byelection
The Akhila Kerala Vishwakarma Maha Sabha (AKVMS), an organisation representing craftsman communities comprising carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, coppersmiths and stonemasons, has rallied behind the United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead of the June 19 Assembly byelection in Nilambur. They will support UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath, said AKVMS State general secretary Rajan Thottathil at Nilambur on Monday. AKVMS decided to support the UDF following talks held with Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and KPCC secretary K.P. Noushadali. Maha Sabha leaders declared their decision at the UDF office in Nilambur. AKVMS has traditionally been supporting the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the State. The UDF is understood to have agreed to to their demands, including the community representation in the upcoming local body elections and inclusion of all Vishwakarma members in the Other Eligible Community (OEC) category. Apart from Mr. Thottathil, district and local leaders Chandran Kondotty, Anil Edakkara, M.T. Subramaniam, Padma Sivan, Mini Santhosh and Prajeena were present. They claimed that they have about 16,000 votes in Nilambur.
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Iraq's OEC set to implement 30 oil projects as part of 5-year plan: Report
Iraqi government-owned Oil Exploration Company (OEC) expects to implement more than 30 projects as part of its five-year plan, a news report said. The most prominent projects are in the Western Habbaniyah, close to Baghdad, in Anbar Governorate, and south of Al-Faka in Maysan Governorate, Al-Sabaah, an Arabic newspaper reported, citing OEC Director General Dr. Osama Raouf Hussein. Two other important projects are located in Nineveh, near Mosul, the report said. More than 200 formations have not yet been explored or drilled, Hussein said, adding that these promising reserves will translate into oil or gas after exploratory drilling operations. The company is undertaking seismic surveys, with potentially 50 geophysical investigations taking place after the data is processed to determine exploration locations, the official said. The Western Desert is among the most promising gas regions, Hussein said. OEC will work on several projects in the coming years, with 90 percent of these being gas-related, the report stated. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) ( Subscribe to our Projects' PULSE newsletter that brings you trustworthy news, updates and insights on project activities, developments, and partnerships across sectors in the Middle East and Africa.
Business Recorder
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Pakistan Economic Survey fails to calculate unemployment rate for current year
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2024-25 failed to calculate the unemployment rate for the current year and instead cited the rate prevalent four years ago in 2020-21: 6.3 percent from Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2020-21. The reason noted in the report is that the LFS for 2022-23 could not be undertaken due to the engagement of PBS with the 7th Population & Housing Census. However, work on LFS 2024-25 is under process. The LFS survey reveals that in 2020-21 youth (aged 15-24) had the highest unemployment rate of 11.1 percent, with 10.0 percent for males and 14.4 percent for females. The second highest unemployment rate was seen amongst 25-34 year olds, with a rate of 7.3 percent. PBS conducts first digital census: Around 7.8pc of total population unemployed Among this group, 5.4 percent of males and 13.3 percent of females were unemployed leading to the conclusion that unemployment is more prevalent among females, especially those between 15 and 24 years of age. The survey mentioned that during 2024, the BE&OE and the OEC registered 727,381 workers for overseas employment. According to BE&OE, more than 62 percent (452,562) of Pakistani workers moved to Saudi Arabia for employment, followed by Oman (11 percent), to earn a living. UAE employed 64,130 Pakistani workers (9 percent) while Qatar offered jobs to 40,818 individuals (6 percent). Bahrain and Malaysia hosted 25,198 workers (3 percent) and 5,790 workers (1 percent), respectively. In 2024, the highest number of workers who went abroad for employment was from Punjab (404,345), followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (187,103), Sindh (60,424), and Tribal areas (29,937). The skill composition of Pakistani emigrants in 2024 continues to be dominated by unskilled and semi-skilled labour, with relatively low representation from highly qualified and highly skilled professionals. According to the data, 50 percent of emigrants fall under the unskilled category (366,092), while 35 percent (255,706) are skilled workers. Although there has been a slight decline compared to 2023, unskilled labour remains in high demand globally, particularly in construction, domestic work, and agriculture sectors. The total population of Pakistan according to Seventh Population and Housing Census (2023) has reached 241.5 million; growing at 2.55 percent annually. The population comprises 124.32 million (51.5%) males and 117.15 million (48.5) females. A significant share of Pakistan's population is young, with 26% aged 15-29 years, while 53.8% fall within the working-age group of 15-59 years. This demographic dividend presents a unique opportunity for economic expansion and development. However, to fully capitalize on this advantage, strategic investments in education, skill development, and vocational training are essential. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Survey fails to calculate unemployment rate for current year
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2024-25 failed to calculate the unemployment rate for the current year and instead cited the rate prevalent four years ago in 2020-21: 6.3 percent from Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2020-21. The reason noted in the report is that the LFS for 2022-23 could not be undertaken due to the engagement of PBS with the 7th Population & Housing Census. However, work on LFS 2024-25 is under process. The LFS survey reveals that in 2020-21 youth (aged 15-24) had the highest unemployment rate of 11.1 percent, with 10.0 percent for males and 14.4 percent for females. The second highest unemployment rate was seen amongst 25-34 year olds, with a rate of 7.3 percent. PBS conducts first digital census: Around 7.8pc of total population unemployed Among this group, 5.4 percent of males and 13.3 percent of females were unemployed leading to the conclusion that unemployment is more prevalent among females, especially those between 15 and 24 years of age. The survey mentioned that during 2024, the BE&OE and the OEC registered 727,381 workers for overseas employment. According to BE&OE, more than 62 percent (452,562) of Pakistani workers moved to Saudi Arabia for employment, followed by Oman (11 percent), to earn a living. UAE employed 64,130 Pakistani workers (9 percent) while Qatar offered jobs to 40,818 individuals (6 percent). Bahrain and Malaysia hosted 25,198 workers (3 percent) and 5,790 workers (1 percent), respectively. In 2024, the highest number of workers who went abroad for employment was from Punjab (404,345), followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (187,103), Sindh (60,424), and Tribal areas (29,937). The skill composition of Pakistani emigrants in 2024 continues to be dominated by unskilled and semi-skilled labour, with relatively low representation from highly qualified and highly skilled professionals. According to the data, 50 percent of emigrants fall under the unskilled category (366,092), while 35 percent (255,706) are skilled workers. Although there has been a slight decline compared to 2023, unskilled labour remains in high demand globally, particularly in construction, domestic work, and agriculture sectors. The total population of Pakistan according to Seventh Population and Housing Census (2023) has reached 241.5 million; growing at 2.55 percent annually. The population comprises 124.32 million (51.5%) males and 117.15 million (48.5) females. A significant share of Pakistan's population is young, with 26% aged 15-29 years, while 53.8% fall within the working-age group of 15-59 years. This demographic dividend presents a unique opportunity for economic expansion and development. However, to fully capitalize on this advantage, strategic investments in education, skill development, and vocational training are essential. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
