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Qatar has received ‘unfair criticism’ over World Cup, says top official

The Gulf state’s 12-year investment is likely to pay off, with Qatar 2022 CEO estimating revenues levelling up to approximately $6 billion. Qatar has received a great deal of unjustified…

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Qatar says has paid millions to World Cup workers as HRW urges compensation

Over the past few years, Qatar has seen a number of labour reforms. In 2021, the country introduced the region’s first ever non-discriminatory minimum wage law. With 100 days until…

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UN labour body praises Qatar for ‘transparency’ in rights violations

Since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup more than a decade ago, Qatar has faced international scrutiny for rights violations. The UN’s labour rights body praised Qatar’s…

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‘Change doesn’t happen overnight’: Bayern Munich defends Qatar sponsorship

Bayern Munich is confident that its collaboration with Qatar has contributed to a positive transformation in the oil-rich Gulf state, Associated Press( AP) reported on Monday. Oliver Kahn, the chief…

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Qatar’s labour minister ‘delighted’ over election as VP of International Labour Conference

The Qatari official assumed his position following a Cabinet reshuffle in October last year by the leader of the Gulf state. Qatar’s Minister of Labour Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh…

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Human Rights Watch: Workers at prominent firm in Qatar remain unpaid

Qatari authorities have yet to respond to Doha News’ request for a comment. Some workers at the Bin Omran Trading and Contracting (BOTC), a prominent firm covering World Cup related…

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Despite Qatar scrapping Kafala system ‘workers still face obstacles’: rights group

Qatar abolished the controversial No Objection Certificate [NOC] law last year. GCC-based advocacy organisation Migrant-Rights.org [MR] called on Qatari authorities to ensure job mobility, stressing the urgent need to implement…

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Qatar gov. responds after British NGO highlights ‘migrant worker abuse at World Cup hotels’

Qatar’s government has responded to the report by reiterating the Gulf state’s commitment to clamping down on companies who violate human rights. The UK-based Business & Human Rights Resource Centre…

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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