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4 lessons from Qatar labour reforms for Gulf employers: law firm

The reforms demonstrate that change is achievable and should serve as an example for other nations in the area, the law firm stated. Qatar’s major labour reforms have been spotlighted…

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‘We are still suffering:’ Kenyan migrant workers in Qatar locked in job change limbo

Although Qatar’s historic labour reforms have benefited hundreds of thousands of workers, more urgent effort is needed to hold employers accountable and ensure job mobility, Kenyan workers in Qatar told…

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Qatar World Cup CEO willing to meet England manager to discuss concerns

The England manager said no one is being “complacent” regarding the issues surrounding the World Cup Qatar. Qatar World Cup chief executive has called for a meeting with England manager…

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Workers demanding action after salaries and passports withheld

A Doha-based firm continues to breach Qatar’s extensive labour reforms as workers are refused salaries for four months. Al Jazira, a construction, real estate, and auto service firm in Qatar…

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Kafala? UK’s new sponsorship rules spark criticism online

Social media users in the Gulf criticised the UK’s new sponsorship rules, comparing it to the greatly debated ‘kafala system.’ An announcement posted on the UK’s governmental affairs website has…

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Security company faces penalty for breaking Qatar labour law

The ministry said the company’s contract violated the September 2020 reformed labour law. Qatari authorities launched an investigation into a possible breach in labour law after a peaceful protest by…

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Qatar’s new labour laws: After celebration must come work

As Qatar deservedly celebrates its latest step forward, Doha News asks ‘what will happen next?’ Qatar’s recent announcement to effectively dismantle its controversial Kafala system as part of reform to labour laws…

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