In view of the prevailing unstable situation in the Middle East as a result of the bombing of Southern Iraq, the processing of documents of overseas workers bound for the following countries is hereby temporarily suspended:

    1. Jordan

    2. Kuwait

    3. Iran

    4. Syria

    5. Lebanon

    6. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    7. Bahrain

Such suspension shall cover accreditation of job orders, processing of contracts and overseas employment certificates to the above cited countries.

This Order shall remain in force until further notice.

Adopted: 6 September 1996