Minister of Labor Jamil Humaidan stated that the Ministry is making great efforts to protect national workers from being laid off, as it has formed a committee to study requests to reduce the size of employment due to the partial or total closure of establishments, in order to contribute to not laying off national workers or preserving the rights stipulated in the law.
In his response to a parliamentary question by Shura Council member Khaled Al-Maskati, he pointed out that the committee is meeting with the companies, finding out the reasons for the layoffs, and trying to urge them by all possible means to abandon the layoff decision if other solutions are available to avoid reduction or closure, and discussing possible solutions according to the condition of each facility. Including offering to transfer employees who are to be laid off to work in other departments or branches in the same facility, or transferring them to work in similar facilities.
He added, “The committee is negotiating with the facility to give priority to the survival of national workers in the facility in accordance with the provisions of the law, and communicating with companies and negotiating with them to come up with solutions that satisfy both workers and employers, such as referring Bahraini employees to early retirement instead of laying them off in the event that the retirement conditions apply to them and they wish to do so instead of laying them off.” In addition to offering wage subsidies to companies to retain national workers, the Ministry has successful experiences in halting or reducing the number of national workers targeted for layoffs in a number of establishments without harming the interests of the establishments concerned.
In the event that it is not possible to avoid the layoff decision, he indicated that the Ministry is working to follow up with the facility to ensure that all national labor rights and the necessary compensation are met in accordance with Articles (110) and (111) of the Labor Law in the Private Sector No. (36) of 2012 and its amendments, in addition to To pay unemployment compensation at the rate of 60% of the insured’s wage for a period of (9) months and not to exceed one thousand dinars.
He continued, “The employment of national workers who have been laid off is being monitored by a specialized recruitment team to follow up on their reintegration into the labor market by nominating them for jobs suitable for their previous jobs based on their experience, or nominating them for training courses that enhance their chances of obtaining new jobs in the labor market.”
He stated that if the facility violates and does not notify the Ministry of Labor of the dismissal thirty days before the date of termination of the employment relationship, the facility must fully compensate the worker as a result of the unfair dismissal.
Regarding the guarantees and services provided by the Ministry to the laid-off worker, he stated that the laid-off must ensure that their data is registered in the job seekers system first so that they can nominate for jobs available in the Ministry’s vacancy bank to obtain another job, and request registration to obtain compensation for a period of (9) months from the date of The dismissal is done in the electronic unemployment insurance system so that the Ministry can send a request for compensation payment to the General Authority for Social Insurance.
This is in accordance with what was stipulated in Article No. (11) of Law No. (78) of 2006 regarding unemployment insurance, which was replaced by Law No. (4) of 2019 amending some provisions of the aforementioned decree law, which stipulated that compensation be paid monthly at the rate of 60% of the insured’s wage. He must pay him on the basis of his average monthly wage during the twelve months preceding his unemployment, and not to exceed the amount of one thousand dinars.
He added, “A working team is being formed to follow up on the employment of the laid-offs, and to interview them to nominate them for the jobs available in the vacancy bank at the Ministry of Labor, provided that the jobs for which they are nominated are not less than their previous jobs, if not better.”
He stated that the Ministry of Labor is keen to preserve national workers by implementing the law, in addition to Cabinet Resolution No. (2410-11), which directed that all efforts be made to protect Bahraini citizens and workers from arbitrary layoffs and dismissals.
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Unraveling the Enigma: Decoding Apple’s Unexpected Success in China
Apple’s Quarterly Earnings Call: A Closer Look at China
Following Apple’s recent quarterly earnings call, the focus shifted to the tech giant’s performance in China. Despite a positive stock market reaction and CEO Tim Cook’s optimism about the business in China, questions arose about the iPhone’s position in the Chinese market. The discrepancy between Apple’s results and predictions from research firms highlights a significant challenge for the company.
China, encompassing mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, is a crucial region for Apple, accounting for 19% of its total sales in the 2023 fiscal year. However, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China have impacted demand for American tech products, leading to a decline in iPhone sales among Chinese consumers. Chinese tech companies like Huawei have gained ground in the smartphone market, supported by the Chinese government’s push for domestic technology adoption.
Apple has experienced revenue declines in Greater China over the past quarters, with market research indicating a 19% drop in iPhone sales in China compared to the previous year. Despite this, Apple’s sales in mainland China saw a slight increase in the first quarter of 2024, surprising analysts and prompting questions about the discrepancy between independent research and Apple’s reported numbers.
The Mystery of Apple’s China Numbers
The divergence between third-party research reports and Apple’s results in China has left many puzzled. While analysts typically rely on various data sources to assess a company’s performance, discrepancies in measurement methods and pricing can lead to conflicting interpretations. Apple’s emphasis on higher-priced models like the iPhone 15 series may have influenced the apparent discrepancy in unit sales.
Following discussions with Apple executives, Wall Street analysts have revised their outlook on Apple’s China business, with many now aligning with Apple’s perspective. Some analysts have dismissed concerns about Apple’s performance in China, projecting a turnaround in sales by the third quarter of the year.
While Apple’s overall revenue declined slightly in the recent quarter, the company exceeded earnings per share expectations and announced a significant stock buyback. Despite these positive developments, some analysts remain cautious about Apple’s future in China, citing potential market share losses and the need for sustained growth in emerging markets.
Looking Ahead: Apple’s Global Strategy
As Apple navigates the complexities of the Chinese market, the company is also exploring opportunities in other emerging markets like India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Turkey, and Indonesia. CFO Luca Maestri highlighted the growth potential in these regions, signaling a shift towards diversifying Apple’s global footprint beyond China.
Unraveling the Enigma: Decoding Apple’s Unexpected Success in China
From Cafeteria to Viral Sensation: Kimbap Takes New York by Storm
During lunchtime at an elementary school in New York, a video showing a girl wrapping and eating kimbap alone with her clawed hands attracted attention, garnering 7.7 million views. /Instagram
During lunchtime at an elementary school in New York, USA, a video showing a girl wrapping and eating kimbap alone using fern hands attracted attention, gathering 7.7 million views.
This video, posted on the official New York City Instagram (@nycgov) on September 9 last year, has recorded over 7.7 million views as of the 4th. The title of this video is ‘What’s in your lunch box?’ and it’s one of the videos in the corner that introduces the lunch boxes that children from different nations enjoy, including Korea, India, and the UK. Other videos were also featured, recording over 900,000 views (Indian food), but the kimbap video had a particularly high number of views.
In the video, Avery, a third grade student, took out the rice, seasoned seaweed, and foil that her mother had prepared in her lunchbox and introduced the ingredients one by one. Avery spread the foil, placed seaweed on top, spread rice on top of the seaweed with a spoon, and rolled it to make a small gimbap. When asked ‘Why do you like Kimbap?’ he said, “Because it’s healthy and delicious.”
Korean netizens who saw this video said it healed their childhood wounds. One netizen said, “As a Korean, I was very scared at lunch when I was young. I was teased because the food prepared by my mother had an unfamiliar smell. “There are probably many people who have had the same experience as me,” he said “It is not important that we only pack seaweed and rice, but it is important that we can eat Korean food with pride in the class.” “I believe our little wounds are healing through this video.”
“My uncle was afraid that American kids would make fun of him, so he only ate sandwiches and pizza throughout school. There were also responses like “Seeing you confident makes me cry” and “When I think of the kid who said he was embarrassed by the smell of seaweed and sesame oil 4 years ago, times have changed is big.”
K-food is becoming very popular in the United States, with domestically manufactured ‘frozen kimbap (GIMBAP)’ selling out in major American supermarkets last year. Last August, a video of a frozen kimbap tasting posted by Korean-American Sarah Ahn (28) on TikTok and Instagram recorded millions of views, and Trader Joe’s, which sells this kimbap, has a two-week supply of all of its 560 branches in 42 states across the country were sold out in just one second.
As the frozen kimbap craze spread, Sarah Ahn’s ‘making kimbap’ video also exceeded 50,000 views, and NBC, Yahoo News, etc. rushed to interview her. Sara Ahn said, “When I was in elementary school, my mom would pack kimbap for my lunch, and my classmates would ask me, ‘Why do you eat such disgusting and gross food?’” and “I felt so ashamed at the time, but now that kimbap is so popular.” “I’m thrilled to be able to pull it off,” he said.
A research team at Harvard Business School in the United States cited K culture as a source of K-food’s competitiveness. It was analyzed that thanks to the spread of Korean pop culture first, it has expanded to include the Korean food industry. The research team said, “Korea’s K culture has become a cultural phenomenon that crosses borders around the world,” and “K-food has emerged internationally, and thanks to the size of the Korean food market, it has expand to a global level.”
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