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Ministry of Labour upgrades attainment of worker visa approval to minutes

Requesting visas are now just a click away from being considered for approval by the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has announced the launch of a fast-track…

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The Round up

The Round Up 9 March 2021

Top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp: Senior ILO official says dialogue more effective than boycott Quarantine exemption changes Discounts for vaccinated people Souq Waqif’s first ever businesswoman

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The Round up

The Round Up 3 March 2021

Top stories in #Qatar on #TheRoundUp: ⚠️ Dutch authorities postpone trade mission @NLinQatar ???? New labour law @WhatsApp service ???? Over 70s vaccination rate @MophQatar ???? World Wildlife Day

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It’s time the government gets tough with businesses that break the law

Last week the ministry of labour announced it was penalising 33 companies for violating laws regarding working hours in open spaces during the summer months. A few weeks earlier, authorities…

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56 companies punished for breaking labour laws but when will business owners learn?

by Muhammad Muneeb Ur Rehman Qatar’s Ministry of Labour penalised 56 companies last week for failing to adhere to the country’s laws. The guilty parties have been banned from doing…

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

By Doha News team Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Reem Saad/Doha News Employees in Qatar should soon have an easier and quicker way to pursue grievances against their bosses,…

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Workers on Qatar World Cup projects still need to be treated better

World Cup workers. Credit: Impactt An audit of contractors on 2022 World Cup projects in Qatar found many to be working their staff too hard, according to a new report. For…

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Reminder: All Qatar workers are entitled to at least one day off a week

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Chantelle D’mello/Doha News Workers must be granted at least one paid day off each week, Qatar’s labor ministry has reminded employers. In a tweet…

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News

New QR200mn labor camp to be ‘home away from home’ for Qatar workers

The pre-leasing activity suggests some companies in Qatar are willing to pay a premium to house their workers in modern accommodations.

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