Answers for employers & job seekers.
Is Al Abbasi Enterprises a government-licensed recruitment agency?
Yes. We are a licensed Overseas Employment Promoter under license OEP-0664-Rawalpindi, fully compliant with Pakistan’s Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) and NADRA requirements.
Which countries do you deploy workers to?
We deploy skilled Pakistani manpower across the GCC — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait — with Saudi Arabia as our primary market since 1988.
How long has Al Abbasi Enterprises been in business?
We have been operating since 1988 — over 37 years of experience, with more than 55,000 workers deployed to date.
Do you conduct trade testing before deployment?
Yes. Every skilled candidate undergoes hands-on practical trade testing in addition to document verification, medical clearance and background screening before being presented to an employer.
How can employers request workforce?
Employers can submit a demand letter through our website, WhatsApp, or email. Our team responds within one business day with a tailored workforce proposal.
What documents do I need to apply for a job in the Gulf?
For most roles you will need a valid passport with at least six months remaining, your CNIC, trade or education certificates, recent photographs and a medical fitness certificate from an approved centre. The exact list depends on the destination country and the trade, and we confirm it with you before you start.
What is the Protector of Emigrants registration and do I need it?
Yes, if you are travelling for employment. Under Pakistan’s Emigration Ordinance 1979, every worker going abroad on a work visa must be registered with the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment before departure. The registration records your employment contract and gives you access to overseas worker welfare protections. We handle it as part of our process.
How much does a worker pay to be recruited?
Recruitment charges for Pakistani workers are regulated by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment, and a licensed Overseas Employment Promoter may only charge the notified amount. Always ask for a receipt for any payment you make, and be cautious of anyone asking you to pay for a job offer itself. Contact our office for the current position on a specific role.
How long does the whole process take?
It depends on the destination country, the visa type, and whether a trade test or medical is required. Our nine stages run from the employer’s demand letter through sourcing, screening, trade testing, medical clearance, visa processing and protector registration to travel and arrival. You can see what happens at each stage on our recruitment process page.
What does an employer need to provide to start recruitment?
An attested demand letter setting out the roles, numbers, salaries and terms, together with a power of attorney and the supporting company documents required by the destination country. Once those are in place we begin sourcing immediately and keep you updated at every stage.
Which trades and roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across construction, oil and gas, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and engineering — from site crews, welders, electricians and heavy vehicle drivers to nurses, technicians, hotel staff and qualified engineers. If a role is not listed, ask us: we recruit to the specification set out in your demand letter.
How can I check that your licence is genuine?
Our licence number is OEP-0664-Rawalpindi, issued by the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment. You can verify any Pakistani recruitment agency’s licence with the BEOE before you pay anything or hand over documents, and we encourage every worker to do exactly that.
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