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FIFA president Infantino: Migrant workers given pride from hard work

Infantino did not respond to a question on whether FIFA will provide support for the families of migrant workers who died while working on the World Cup’s stadiums. FIFA President Gianni Infantino…

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Minister of Labour assures continuation of labour reforms after World Cup

Over the past few years, Qatar has seen a number of labour reforms. In 2021, they introduced the region’s first ever non-discriminatory minimum wage law. Qatar’s Minister of Labour Ali Al…

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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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Workers say they’re being “exploited ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022”

With just months to the much-awaited FIFA World Cup 2022 opening, there are reports of workers not being paid and being forced to work longer hours. Qatar-based UrbaCon Trading &…

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Ministry of Labour shuts down 12 companies for violating labour laws

Dozens of companies have faced legal action from authorities for violating the new laws over the past year. Qatar’s Ministry of Labour (MOL) has shut down 12 recruitment companies and…

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Amnesty report provides ‘Reality Check’ on loopholes in Qatar’s labour reforms

Rights groups have been pressing for more reform to address migrant workers’ rights as the country gears to host the World Cup next year. Global rights organisation Amnesty International has…

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Qatar slams Amnesty’s ‘sensationalist’ claims over migrant worker deaths

Qatar has been engaging with the UN’s International Labour Organization [ILO] since 2017 under a technical agreement to support the implementation of its historic labour reforms. Amnesty International has released…

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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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