​As leading EOR providers and recruitment experts in Qatar, staying up-to-date with compliance and hiring trends is crucial to guide our clients. To help you make the most of your next hiring project, we've created a roundup of trends and compliance changes to consider. Please note that findings are based on our own client and candidate data an...

​Today, we are thrilled to announce a key development in mselect's evolution. We have recently welcomed Sam Erickson to our leadership team as our US Head of Sales at our new Houston office. Sam joins us with over twelve years of experience in recruitment and contract staffing for the energy sector. Deeply attuned to the local market and complia...

​We are pleased to announce that as of September 2025, mselect has a new base in the United States, located in Houston, Texas. This strategic expansion is designed to strengthen our connections with international clients while expanding our reach within the global workforce solutions market. The new Houston office will cater to the needs of bot...

​Everyone around you feels great leadership; it makes others want to follow you and do great work. However, great leadership can only happen if a business invests in the right leadership training for its executives.​Join us as we explore the International Certificate in Advanced Leadership Skills program, which is accredited by the International...

​If you are considering starting a business or expanding into the Middle East, hiring an employer for record (EOR) could be the best decision to help you get started. In this blog post, we'll show you why. ​The 5 Ways an EOR Makes Middle East Market Entry EasyThe Middle East is ripe with opportunity, and governments are actively courting investm...

There are many areas of your business where legal and compliance directives play a role, and working in the Middle East, this is no different. However, in some countries of the Middle East, there's an added layer of regional compliance on top of federal law. And then there are grouped country agreements which affect employment too. So, how shoul...

Sector development and diversification are widespread in the Middle East, and an opportunity to scale comes with that. But how do you scale effectively in B2B, B2C and D2C industries? One option is to outsource core functions to business service providers who offer flexibility in the services they offer you. In this blog post, we will discuss ou...

​​​EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn our 12th consecutive year of operations in Iraq, we are pleased to present the mselect Iraq Employment Outlook 2024. This report is based on survey data collected from thousands of employers in Iraq across various industries. Analysis of this data provides valuable insights for both employers and employees, helping them na...

An employer of record (EOR) can be an effective option for streamlining payroll and benefit management. Their local expertise and operating systems are set up to ease your administrative burden, mitigate risks and offer faster solutions for scale. But how should your EOR services be helping you achieve efficiency? We'd like to share our thought...

The Middle East is transforming economically, and businesses are scaling at unprecedented rates. However, with this growth comes unique workforce challenges—fluctuating labour demands, skill shortages, and additional employment regulation. How do you manage this while you are scaling? The answer is employing the right workforce outsourcing servi...

Payroll compliance is critical for HR anywhere in the world, but how do you ensure conformity and security while working across borders in the Middle East? Your simple solution is outsourcing payroll to a trusted specialist. In this article, we will look at what to look for in a service provider. ​Key Payroll Compliance Challenges in the Middle ...

Employing across borders in the Middle East is complicated, and failure to comply can trigger strict penalties. So, how do you ensure legal hiring? What measures should you put in place? And how does your recruitment framework need to change? There is a more straightforward solution. Have you heard about Employers of Record (EORs)? An EOR is a s...

​As Saudi Arabia looks to reshape its economy, drive innovation, and foster a more diversified private sector, its demand for skilled labour is growing. Outsourced manpower offers a unique and strategic solution to staffing challenges. Join us as we explore the role of outsourced workforce provision in Saudi Vision 2030 and how we can help you d...

​mselect is proud to have collaborated with Mercy Corps on the Women and Youth-led Peace and Reconciliation Program in Iraq (WYPRI), funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This transformative initiative focuses on fostering inclusive, gender-responsive reconciliation mechanisms in the Al Hamdaniya district, Ninewa Governorate—a region deeply af...

​At mselect, we understand that finding the right staffing agency isn't just about finding your next role—it's about finding a partner to help you build your career path overseas. We pride ourselves as the staffing agency providing a uniquely personal touch, we take the time to get to know you, your career aspirations, and what makes you happy i...

Successfully outsourcing to a new payroll partner in the Middle East requires a little forethought. And the one question you will need to ask is, "How will they help me adapt and scale this business function while remaining locally compliant in an area of the world where there is much change?" In our article, we will cover the steps to choosing...

International hiring isn't the easiest task. Still, with the right employer of record (EOR), it can certainly be a lot easier—particularly in regions where neighbouring countries have a wide variance in documentation, compliance, payroll, and more. In this article, we want to help you establish your core challenges in international hiring and wh...

​Driving innovation and growth in the UAE is vital to the WE the UAE 2031 vision of building a competitive, diversified, and high-value 'Forward Economy.' However, the UAE's biggest problem in achieving this is its skill gaps. The use of outsourced workers in UAE-based companies has become the answer, and it has inadvertently impacted other are...

If you work globally, two options exist for centralised payroll solutions: an in-house accounting department (based in each country) or an outsourced function via a third party. But which is the right choice for your organisation? At mselect, we believe there are steps to choosing whether outsourced or in-house payroll is right for you, and tha...

​The Middle East is ripe for global expansion, and our region's desire to move away from energy industry reliance opens up wider opportunities for brands to make their mark in tech, finance, healthcare, and more. Understanding that companies need help setting up in countries with wide-ranging employment guidelines and cultural differences, workf...