when nations mature ...

this story may not be much, since those in the UAE still have much to do in terms of developing a civil oriented society, but it is definitely a start.

All necessary measures must be taken to ensure the rights of expatriate workers are protected and their living and working conditions are significantly improved ...
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And in a groundbreaking move, he instructed the Naturalisation and Residency Department to implement special contracts between domestic workers (servants and housemaids) and their employers that limit their working hours and grant them their full rights.
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posted by Lazarus, 6:17 PM