EU praises Qatar’s labour reforms
On Sunday, Qatar was appointed as the Group of Arab States’ coordinator in the International Labour Organisation to help coordinate between the Arab states to unify their positions on international…
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ITF praises Qatar’s migrant rights efforts, but says ‘more work’ needed
Authorities have been conducting several inspections in recent months, stripping tens of offices from their licenses for violating labour laws. Qatar’s Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has…
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Qatar has made ‘strong progress’ on human rights but more work needed
The head of the English Football Association is the latest sporting official to commend the World Cup host’s progress in improving its human rights record. World Cup host Qatar has…
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Having trouble with your employer? Here’s what you can do
Qatar abolished the controversial No Objection Certificate [NOC] law last year. Those who require assistance regarding employment, inspection and labour relations can now visit the Ministry of Labour‘s headquarters on…
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Qatar takes action against 106 companies for violating summer work hours
Several companies in Qatar continue to put their workers at risk despite the country’s strict rules and regulations. Qatar has taken legal action against 106 company sites for violating a law…
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Qatar official slams World Cup accusations as ‘inaccurate distortions’
Elected officials and NGOs have written to French daily Le Monde to slam Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup, prompting a response from officials in the Gulf state. International…
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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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Qatar closes 232 work sites in just one month for violating summer working hours
Several companies continue to put their workers at risk despite strict laws to prevent heat stress. Around 232 worksites have been closed by authorities for three days for violating a…
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Snoonu switches to cars to protect delivery drivers from heat
The Qatari-owned company has taken steps to ensure the safety of its workers during the harsh summer weather. Local delivery service Snoonu has announced it will providing cars for delivery…
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