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Neom’s mega-city project faces misconduct allegations amid worker deaths Dtrends

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Neom’s mega-city project faces misconduct allegations amid worker deaths Dtrends

Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion Neom project, envisioned as a futuristic, sustainable urban hub, has been hit by serious allegations of misconduct, following the deaths of three workers during its construction. An investigation by The Wall Street Journal revealed that Wayne Borg, a senior executive overseeing Neom’s media division, made offensive remarks about the workers and … Read more

K-P health authorities shut down medical lab over irregularities in GCC worker tests Dtrends

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K-P health authorities shut down medical lab over irregularities in GCC worker tests Dtrends

Health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) sealed a medical laboratory in Peshawar on Friday following a surprise inspection of facilities approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for conducting medical tests required by Pakistani workers seeking employment in Gulf countries. The GCC countries play a vital role in supporting Pakistan’s economy by providing jobs to … Read more