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Hassan Abdul Razzaq is a young Iraqi man who has translation skills and specializes in accounting and banking, but he has not been able to find a job, even though he has academic qualifications and skills that may be in demand in many fields.
Hassan says: Many young people[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]They suffer from similar conditions, due to lack of opportunities and high unemployment.
He added, "The problem lies in the weakness of[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Between the academic sector and the labor market, which often makes university graduates unable to find jobs that match their skills.
In the latest survey conducted by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics in the Ministry of Planning, the unemployment rate reached (16.5 percent), distributed as (28 percent) among women, and (14 percent) for men.
Expensive residency
is not limited to local workers, but also includes expatriate workers, who complain about the difficulty of obtaining residency and work permits, and their high costs. In this regard, the young Egyptian, Ahmed Osama, says: “When I came to[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]“For the first time, I was able to obtain legal residency, but the cost was very high for me, as I paid more than $3,000, which is a huge amount for someone like me who works on a daily wage,”
he added. “When the time came to renew my residency for the next year, I found myself unable to afford the costs again.
The prices here are very high compared to my income, and sometimes I can barely cover my daily living expenses. I do not have enough savings to renew my residency, especially since I support my family in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]From the money I earn here.”
He continued: “I feel that there is a big gap between what we need as expatriate workers and what the laws impose,” adding, “These fees should be reasonable and commensurate with our income as expatriate workers.”
Local worker and foreign worker
Khaled Mazen, owner of a company that sells and installs electrical appliances in Baghdad, confirms that his company relies heavily on foreign workers, noting that there are 13 foreign workers working in his company.
Khaled said: “There are reasons that force me to rely on foreign workers, especially under the current circumstances, as foreign workers often enjoy a high level of commitment and low financial requirements compared to Iraqi workers.”
He added that “foreigners are willing to work long hours without objection, while some Iraqi workers prefer part-time jobs or demand higher salaries, even though their productivity is sometimes not up to the required level.”
In conclusion, Khaled stressed the importance of improving government policies to support Iraqi workers. He explained that government training programs and support for Iraqi workers can contribute to making them more competitive, while reducing the cost of residency for foreign workers, which will enable business owners to regulate their status Providing equal opportunities for all.
Draining the currency
and using labor[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]It costs the state treasury large sums, according to economic expert Abu Auf Abdul Rahman Al-Shaikhli, as foreign labor, which includes licensed and unlicensed workers, has a significant impact on the Iraqi economy, especially in light of the high unemployment rate among local youth.
Al-Shaikhli added that the number of foreign workers in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Currently, there are between (150-200) thousand workers, and they constitute a burden on the country's general budget, as their financial transfers are estimated at about two billion dollars annually, which negatively affects the national economy.
He pointed out that "a large part of these transfers are done illegally, which increases the drain on the country's financial resources."
Al-Shaikhli continued that "many foreign workers come to[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]From countries like Syria, where they suffer from difficult economic conditions, which makes them accept work in jobs that the worker does not agree with.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]“They often accept to work for lower wages and longer hours than local workers,” he said, noting that “they work under less expensive and less demanding conditions, which makes them a preferred choice for employers.”
He stressed “the importance of providing training centers and programs to qualify local workers, calling on the Ministry of Labor to take real steps to train Iraqi youth, in order to provide real job opportunities for youth and achieve economic stability.”
Al-Sheikhly said: “If the laws are implemented correctly, and real training opportunities are provided, we can see a significant improvement in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Work, and reduce our dependence on foreign labor, which strengthens the local economy and reduces the unemployment rate.”
Legal adaptation
to regulate foreign labor, and facilitate its involvement in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Work, the Directorate of Residence at the Ministry of Interior announced the opening of applications to adjust the legal status of workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Violation, starting from November 25, 2024 for a period of one month.
He explained that the decision includes workers of Syrian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationalities, including those who entered through the Kurdistan Region's ports.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Land and air, explaining that this procedure aims to convert illegal foreign workers who work without legal residency to a legal residency, which includes a work permit valid for a full year.
Ministry of Labor
The spokesman for the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Najm Al-Aqabi, confirms that the ministry is implementing strict procedures to ensure compliance with the laws related to regulating labor[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]He explained that the inspection department makes surprise visits to work sites to detect violations and verify compliance with laws, noting that there is ongoing cooperation with the Residence Directorate to detect illegal workers and deal with them in accordance with legal frameworks.
Al-Aqabi added that the workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]They are subject to a series of procedures before being granted approval to operate in Iraq, including allocating 50% of jobs in projects to local workers, with the requirement of having specific experience certificates and qualifications. Local workers are also nominated through the employment department, which interviews job seekers and employs them based on market needs. He pointed out that the workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Unlicensed is a burden on the Iraqi economy, as it violates[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Residence and work, which leads to the smuggling of hard currency.
He explained that licensed workers, on the other hand, work within a legal framework subject to the supervision of the ministry, which reduces the negative impacts on the economy. He stressed that the ministry obliges employers to pay workers' wages according to the minimum set by a specialized committee, stressing that officially employed workers receive all their rights. As for informal workers, they expose themselves and employers to multiple legal violations.
Al-Aqabi concluded his statement by revealing that the number of workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Licensed in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Less than 200 thousand workers, stressing that the Ministry is constantly working to improve policies to encourage the employment of national workers and ensure balance in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Working to serve the national economy in a sustainable manner.
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While the youth suffer[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]With high unemployment rates, the influx of labor contributes[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Unlicensed in complexity[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Economic and social. In contrast, residents who have sought refuge in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]In search of a better life, challenges are no less severe, as they find themselves in a difficult situation due to the pressures resulting from laws that they believe are burdensome to them.
Hassan Abdul Razzaq is a young Iraqi man who has translation skills and specializes in accounting and banking, but he has not been able to find a job, even though he has academic qualifications and skills that may be in demand in many fields.
Hassan says: Many young people[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]They suffer from similar conditions, due to lack of opportunities and high unemployment.
He added, "The problem lies in the weakness of[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Between the academic sector and the labor market, which often makes university graduates unable to find jobs that match their skills.
In the latest survey conducted by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics in the Ministry of Planning, the unemployment rate reached (16.5 percent), distributed as (28 percent) among women, and (14 percent) for men.
Expensive residency
is not limited to local workers, but also includes expatriate workers, who complain about the difficulty of obtaining residency and work permits, and their high costs. In this regard, the young Egyptian, Ahmed Osama, says: “When I came to[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]“For the first time, I was able to obtain legal residency, but the cost was very high for me, as I paid more than $3,000, which is a huge amount for someone like me who works on a daily wage,”
he added. “When the time came to renew my residency for the next year, I found myself unable to afford the costs again.
The prices here are very high compared to my income, and sometimes I can barely cover my daily living expenses. I do not have enough savings to renew my residency, especially since I support my family in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]From the money I earn here.”
He continued: “I feel that there is a big gap between what we need as expatriate workers and what the laws impose,” adding, “These fees should be reasonable and commensurate with our income as expatriate workers.”
Local worker and foreign worker
Khaled Mazen, owner of a company that sells and installs electrical appliances in Baghdad, confirms that his company relies heavily on foreign workers, noting that there are 13 foreign workers working in his company.
Khaled said: “There are reasons that force me to rely on foreign workers, especially under the current circumstances, as foreign workers often enjoy a high level of commitment and low financial requirements compared to Iraqi workers.”
He added that “foreigners are willing to work long hours without objection, while some Iraqi workers prefer part-time jobs or demand higher salaries, even though their productivity is sometimes not up to the required level.”
In conclusion, Khaled stressed the importance of improving government policies to support Iraqi workers. He explained that government training programs and support for Iraqi workers can contribute to making them more competitive, while reducing the cost of residency for foreign workers, which will enable business owners to regulate their status Providing equal opportunities for all.
Draining the currency
and using labor[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]It costs the state treasury large sums, according to economic expert Abu Auf Abdul Rahman Al-Shaikhli, as foreign labor, which includes licensed and unlicensed workers, has a significant impact on the Iraqi economy, especially in light of the high unemployment rate among local youth.
Al-Shaikhli added that the number of foreign workers in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Currently, there are between (150-200) thousand workers, and they constitute a burden on the country's general budget, as their financial transfers are estimated at about two billion dollars annually, which negatively affects the national economy.
He pointed out that "a large part of these transfers are done illegally, which increases the drain on the country's financial resources."
Al-Shaikhli continued that "many foreign workers come to[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]From countries like Syria, where they suffer from difficult economic conditions, which makes them accept work in jobs that the worker does not agree with.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]“They often accept to work for lower wages and longer hours than local workers,” he said, noting that “they work under less expensive and less demanding conditions, which makes them a preferred choice for employers.”
He stressed “the importance of providing training centers and programs to qualify local workers, calling on the Ministry of Labor to take real steps to train Iraqi youth, in order to provide real job opportunities for youth and achieve economic stability.”
Al-Sheikhly said: “If the laws are implemented correctly, and real training opportunities are provided, we can see a significant improvement in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Work, and reduce our dependence on foreign labor, which strengthens the local economy and reduces the unemployment rate.”
Legal adaptation
to regulate foreign labor, and facilitate its involvement in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Work, the Directorate of Residence at the Ministry of Interior announced the opening of applications to adjust the legal status of workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Violation, starting from November 25, 2024 for a period of one month.
He explained that the decision includes workers of Syrian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationalities, including those who entered through the Kurdistan Region's ports.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Land and air, explaining that this procedure aims to convert illegal foreign workers who work without legal residency to a legal residency, which includes a work permit valid for a full year.
Ministry of Labor
The spokesman for the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Najm Al-Aqabi, confirms that the ministry is implementing strict procedures to ensure compliance with the laws related to regulating labor[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]He explained that the inspection department makes surprise visits to work sites to detect violations and verify compliance with laws, noting that there is ongoing cooperation with the Residence Directorate to detect illegal workers and deal with them in accordance with legal frameworks.
Al-Aqabi added that the workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]They are subject to a series of procedures before being granted approval to operate in Iraq, including allocating 50% of jobs in projects to local workers, with the requirement of having specific experience certificates and qualifications. Local workers are also nominated through the employment department, which interviews job seekers and employs them based on market needs. He pointed out that the workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Unlicensed is a burden on the Iraqi economy, as it violates[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Residence and work, which leads to the smuggling of hard currency.
He explained that licensed workers, on the other hand, work within a legal framework subject to the supervision of the ministry, which reduces the negative impacts on the economy. He stressed that the ministry obliges employers to pay workers' wages according to the minimum set by a specialized committee, stressing that officially employed workers receive all their rights. As for informal workers, they expose themselves and employers to multiple legal violations.
Al-Aqabi concluded his statement by revealing that the number of workers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Licensed in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Less than 200 thousand workers, stressing that the Ministry is constantly working to improve policies to encourage the employment of national workers and ensure balance in[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Working to serve the national economy in a sustainable manner.
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