1st grace period for guest workers ends; 2nd starts Tuesday

By Petra - Apr 13,2014 - Last updated at Apr 13,2014

AMMAN — The first month-long grace period for illegal guest workers to rectify their situation, ends on Monday, Labour Minister Nidal Katamine said on Sunday.

The second grace period will start on Tuesday and last for another month, Katamine added.

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