Designed-in-Doha migrant workers’ homes hit the market
With new housing concept, VCUQ researchers aim to give Qatar’s influx of low-income expats ‘a sense of dignity’ and set new standards for labor camp accommodations.
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Peter Kovessy
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Peter Kovessy is a reporter with Doha News. Prior to moving to Qatar in 2013, he was the editor of the Ottawa Business Journal in Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University.
UN human rights delegation to begin Qatar visit next week
The special rapporteur will be in town to assess working and living conditions of migrant workers, and plans to hold talks with government officials and expats themselves.
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Movement made in cases of French expats ‘trapped’ in Qatar
French trainer Stéphane Morello said he was granted a long-awaited exit permit this afternoon after the Qatari government forgave a QR1.2 million debt.
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New banking rules hit online shoppers in Qatar
Customers in Qatar are complaining about the “inconvenience” of suddenly enforced restrictions that make it impossible to use local debit cards for online transactions.
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Record QR10mn compensation sought for disabled construction worker
Struck by car in Qatar and now paralyzed from the waist down, Nepalese construction worker awarded QR806,000 - but lawyers say they are appealing for more.
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Expert: Speed control is the key to safer roads in Qatar
Stepped-up enforcement is a better way to keep drivers safe than early education, which only appears to make young drivers overconfident, a WISH panelist has said.
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Sheikha Moza: Qatar will step up genetic research of local population
In an effort to tackle high incidences of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other conditions, the country's scientists will begin mapping the DNA of Qataris.
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Official: Qatar firms to face ‘blacklisting’ over late wages
Amid rising complaints, labor ministry undersecretary hints at crackdown on companies that fail to promptly pay workers.
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Qatar Rail releases detailed route maps for upcoming rapid transit system
The Lusail light-rail transit project is expected to enter service in 2016, and the first phase of the Doha Metro is slated to go online in 2019.
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