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Qatar, Nigeria keen on labour migration agreement

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and top oil exporter, with crude oil sales accounting for 90% of its foreign exchange earnings. Qatar has expressed interest in working with Nigeria on labour migration,…

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Qatar and Bangladesh take on human rights with fresh agreement

Over the last decade, Qatar has seen a number of historic labour reforms. Qatar and Bangladesh are set to cooperate in the field of human rights that will see them…

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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…

Construction workers at the Khalifa Stadium

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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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