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Qatar Cabinet agrees in principle on archives draft law

Last month, Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft law on regulating access to information in an effort to “keep pace with global developments”. The Qatari Cabinet has provisionally approved a draft…

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Qatar’s amir orders cabinet reshuffle for 13 ministerial positions

The Amiri decree will be implemented from the date of its issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette. A number of ministerial positions have been reshuffled in a…

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Qatar’s amir congratulates Lebanon’s Aoun as new cabinet convenes

The new government is currently waiting for the vote of confidence to kick-start its rescue plan. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the Lebanese President General Michel…

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Qatar approves draft decision for part time working hours

The cabinet approved several draft decisions, including the proposal of a part time system in government entities. Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft decision on the “terms and conditions of a…

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Shura Council election preparation in ‘full swing,’ Qatari official says

Qatar is readily preparing itself to host its first ever elections for the Shura Council. Preparations for the first-ever Shura Council vote, scheduled for October this year, are in full…

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Qatar issues support packages for businesses affected by Covid-19

Qatar’s Cabinet has announced additional support for business affected by restrictions due to the second wave of Covid-19. Additional support packages for businesses hit by closures due to precautionary restrictions…

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Qatar approves draft law on mortgaging ‘movable’ assets

Mortgaging movable assets may soon become a possibility in Qatar after the cabinet approved a draft law at a meeting held in the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. The draft law…

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State Cabinet considers expat health checks before entering Qatar

Expats planning to work in Qatar could be required to have their fingerprinting, medical checks and blood tests done in their home country before they travel to the state. The…

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