Minimum wages in Arab countries

Weather of Arabia - The minimum wage in Arab countries varies greatly, ranging from the highest to the lowest in the world. This article presents the minimum wage levels in each Arab country, in addition to the challenges and problems that may face this sector.

Minimum wages in Arab countries:

Algeria:

• 20 thousand Algerian dinars
• $156.19 per month

Egypt:

• 4 thousand Egyptian pounds
• Approximately $130 per month

Iraq:

• 250 thousand Iraqi dinars
• $214 per month

Jordan:

• 260 Jordanian dinars
• 366.72 US dollars

Kuwait:

• 60 Kuwaiti dinars
• 216 US dollars

Lebanon:

• 675 thousand Lebanese pounds
• 446 US dollars

Libya:

• 450 Libyan dinars
• 325 USD

Mauritania:

• 3 thousand Mauritanian ouguiya
• 83.8 US dollars

Morocco:

• 3111 Moroccan dirham
• 310 USD

Palestine:

• 1880 shekels
• 582 US dollars

Qatar:

• 1800 Qatari riyals
• 500 US dollars

Saudi Arabia:

• 4 thousand Saudi riyals
• 1066 US dollars

Sudan:

• 425 Sudanese pounds
• 4 US dollars

Syria:

• 9765 Syrian pounds
• 16 USD

Tunisia:

• 465 Tunisian dinars
• 166 US dollars

The UAE:

• There is no minimum wage law

Yemen:

• 21 thousand Yemeni riyals
• 80 US dollars

the two seas:

• 370 Bahraini dinar
• 138 US dollars

Oman:

• 325 Omani riyals
• 124.64 USD

Challenges and problems of the minimum wage in Arab countries:

• Legal evasion:

There are reports of employers evading paying the minimum wage despite laws requiring them to do so.

• Insufficient wages:

Workers in some countries face difficulties in meeting their basic needs due to insufficient minimum wages.

• Gender disparity:

There are challenges with gender inequality in salary, with some women earning less in some countries.

• Application of laws:

Countries need to strengthen enforcement of minimum wage laws and impose penalties on violators.

• Inflation effect:

In some countries, inflation affects the minimum wage and reduces its actual value.

Arab countries are moving towards improving the level of wages by increasing the minimum and strengthening the implementation of laws, with a focus on gender equality. Despite the challenges, efforts continue to improve working conditions and the standard of living.

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