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Work hard, play hard: The social life of workers

In honor of May Day, we are introducing the third in a series of spectacularly reported audio slideshows produced by freshmen journalism students at Northwestern University in Qatar. The social…

Maid abuse in Qatar: A growing problem

Here is the second in a series of spectacularly reported audio slideshows produced by freshmen journalism students at Northwestern University in Qatar. Maid abuse in Qatar is a growing problem,…

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In latest crackdown, government detains, deports 2,000 absconding workers

Qatar’s Ministry of the Interior has launched an inspection drive and night raids to root out workers who are staying in the country illegally, officials from the Search and Follow…

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Qatar records nearly 1,000 cases of domestic abuse this year

The number of domestic abuse cases against women and children continues to rise in Qatar, as the country works to draft a new law to define and criminalize the act.…

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Five reasons why the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be a ‘huge success’

In a refreshing change of pace, a media outlet has taken an optimistic look at Qatar’s 2022 World Cup, listing five reasons why football-loving fans should look forward to the…

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Culture
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Qatar to tackle rising domestic violence cases with new law

In response to numerous calls to tackle the country’s rising levels of domestic violence, Qatar is drafting a new law that would define and criminalize the act, local media reports.…

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Life
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Grocery clerk in Bin Mahmud killed while trying to stop non-paying customer

Grocery clerk in Bin Mahmud killed while trying to stop non-paying customer A 23-year-old Sri Lankan grocery store clerk has reportedly died after trying to stop a non-paying customer from…

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Despite possible ban, 4,000 more Filipino maids land in Qatar this year

Qatar is now home to 40,000 Filipino maids – up from 36,000 at the end of 2011, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office told local media. POLO cited increasing demand for…

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Redemption from arrogance: Can you empathize with laborers and still be annoyed by them?

Redemption from arrogance: Can you empathize with laborers and still be annoyed by them? A recent trip to the health clinic has Qatar University student Maimoona Rahman wondering about the…

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