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Opinion
News

18th December: A special day to reflect on 2020

Now more than ever, we are seeing workers invigorated and committed to making their stay in Qatar a success story, writes Houtan Homayounpour, Head of the International Organisation Project Office…

3 min

Qatar planning ‘normal’ post-pandemic FIFA World Cup 2022

The official from the world cup hosting body says that the preparations towards the expected “normal” games also helped expose the conditions of migrant workers. Qatar is set to host…

3 min

News

Qatar’s Emir signs off on new workers’ dispute committee

The legislation, Labor Law No. 13 of 2017, allows employees to circumvent the court system and get a faster result when it comes to grievances.

5 min

Opinion

Four ways you can help Qatar expats who are struggling

From maintaining relationships with the guards in your building to helping them stay connected with loved ones to offering them a ride once in a while, there are lots of things you can do to help Qatar's most vulnerable residents.

2 min

News

Qatar’s new exit permit grievance panel gets 500 complaints in a month

The country's Ministry of Interior set up an Exit Permit Grievance Committee in mid-December after new labor reforms took effect.

2 min

News

New Qatar law amended to keep employers in charge of exit permit

The changes address a clause in the new law stating that an automated system was to be set up under the Ministry of Interior to grant exit permits.

4 min

News

What you need to know about Qatar’s new sponsorship law

No, you won't have to sign a new contract with your employer on Dec. 13. Yes, you will still need to ask your employer for an exit permit – but now you can appeal if your boss says no.

4 min

Politics

What you need to know about Qatar’s new sponsorship law

by Lesley Walker Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Navin Sam/Doha News In less than two weeks, a new law in Qatar governing expats will come into effect. The legislation will…

3 min

News

Qatar’s new sponsorship law will give expats 30 days to get RPs

The current law only gives expats seven days to start processing their RP paperwork.

kafala

18th December: A special day to reflect on 2020

Qatar planning ‘normal’ post-pandemic FIFA World Cup 2022

Qatar’s Emir signs off on new workers’ dispute committee

Four ways you can help Qatar expats who are struggling

Qatar’s new exit permit grievance panel gets 500 complaints in a month

New Qatar law amended to keep employers in charge of exit permit

What you need to know about Qatar’s new sponsorship law

What you need to know about Qatar’s new sponsorship law

Qatar’s new sponsorship law will give expats 30 days to get RPs

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