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Snoonu launches ‘Chill Spots’ to protect riders during summer heat

Snoonu’s latest initiative will enable all delivery bike, whether Snoonu riders or not, to rest and cool down between deliveries. Qatar’s leading tech start-up has launched Snoonu-branded “Chill Spots” around…

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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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Norwegian striker joins UAE-owned Man City after protesting human rights abuses in Qatar

Manchester City have reached a final deal in signing Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Erling Haaland, who once protested against the Qatar 2022 World Cup citing human rights…

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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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FIFA to discuss labour welfare in Qatar with Amnesty International

Law No. 18 of 2020 removed the need for workers to obtain their employer’s permission to change jobs while also establishing a non-discriminatory minimum wage. FIFA is meeting with a…

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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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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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UN Committee on Human Rights praises Qatar’s legislative efforts

The Qatari Delegation has concluded a meeting in Geneva with the United Nations’ Committee on Human Rights. Qatar’s legislative revision changes have been applauded by the United Nations Human Rights…

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Kenyan government to replace recruitment agencies in Qatar

The decision was made during a two-day mission by a delegation from the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation. The Kenyan government will now oversee negotiations on…

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