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Saudi snubs Filipino maids, spurring fears that other GCC countries may follow

A recent move by Saudi Arabia to stop employing Filipinos as domestic workers has recruitment agencies worried that other GCC countries will follow suit. “We are concerned about the far-reaching…

is there any salary rise for gov employese ths year?

Yes. Qatar plans to raise government salaries 10% this year, as stated in their new budget. Here’s a report in the Peninsula.

Amnesty granted for 25 Filipinos jailed in Qatar

From GMA News: At least 25 Filipinos detained in Qatar will regain their freedom after they have been granted amnesty, (Philippine) Vice President Jejomar Binay said Saturday. Binay said the…

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Qatar’s Biggest. Budget. Ever.

Qatar is expecting to reap a windfall of profit by expanding its gas output this fiscal year, raising its budget surplus to a whopping $6.2 billion, QNA reported Thursday night. The…

Overriding desire for democracy tops agenda in Arab youth survey

Overriding desire for democracy tops agenda in Arab youth survey The single greatest priority for young people in the Middle East remains living in a democratic country, according to the…

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BREAKING: Doha Centre for Media Freedom reemerges

The Doha Centre for Media Freedom is relaunching, the organization has announced through Twitter. Expect a special announcement next week after Its new director arrives in Qatar, organizers told Doha…

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Qatar and Libya: Who’s really getting the last laugh?

It all started in February, when revolution hit Libya, and the battle to oust embattled leader Muammar al-Qaddafi took new life. Even then, Qatar was among the first countries to…

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Govt issues first residency permits to non-Qatari property owners

An Egyptian and a Pakistani have become the first two foreigners to obtain residency permits because they own property in Qatar. Their real estate properties will act as their sponsor.…

Reuters: Rebels say Qatar ready to market east Libyan oil

Reuters: Rebels say Qatar ready to market east Libyan oil A senior Libyan rebel official said on Sunday Gulf oil producer Qatar has agreed to market crude oil from east…

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