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Doha issues new ‘health and safety policy’ to protect workers in Qatar

The new policy aims to reduce occupational safety hazards for workers A new Qatar-wide health and safety policy was issued to protect workers, the Ministry of Public Health [MoPH] and…

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Man arrested in Qatar for human trafficking

Qatar’s ministry of interior said ‘an African national’ was detained for trafficking people into Qatar. Qatari authorities said on Monday they arrested a man for illegally employing absconded domestic workers…

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Qatar Labour ministry takes action against company after journalist’s investigation uncovers malpractice

An undercover investigation by a German filmmaker has prompted authorities to crack down on a company for failing to pay its workers salaries. A previous investigation by the same journalist…

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Qatar World Cup ‘part of solution’, migrant workers tell Dutch football association

The Dutch national football team took a stand to protest the 2022 World Cup in Qatar earlier in March. A delegation from the Dutch football association (KNVB) has met with…

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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…

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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Public rally to raise money for Lusail security guard pictured in heat

The funds will be used for an air-conditioned cabin for the security guard who was pictured sitting in the heat. A Snapchat photo of a Lusail security guard sitting outside…

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Qatar takes action against 54 companies for violating summer labour hours

Qatari authorities have revealed that 54 companies have been fined for not adhering to summer working hour laws. Some 54 companies have been fined by authorities in Qatar for failing…

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Qatar introduces new law to protect workers from summer heat

The new decision replaces Resolution No. (16) issued in 2007 and offers stronger protection for workers from heat stress. Qatar has adopted a new set of regulations to provide further…

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