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Uber drivers in Qatar plan strike to protest new fare policies

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Joakim Formo/Flickr Asserting that they “are not slaves,” hundreds of Uber drivers in Qatar plan to go on strike from today to protest changes…

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Business

Strike temporarily halts work on part of Qatar’s Msheireb project

Witnesses told Doha News that between 200 and 400 men stopped working at approximately 7am on Saturday. While most described the incident as a peaceful protest, others said some individuals aggressively confronted their supervisors.

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Police arrest 12 laborers in Qatar following repatriation dispute

According to an official from the Sri Lankan embassy, some 115 workers refused to show up for work on Thursday. That same day, police officers went to the camp and arrested 12 men.

Witnesses: Authorities arrest laborers striking over low pay in Qatar

Strikes are a rare occurrence here, but a human rights expert said they would be “inevitable” unless authorities give workers other avenues to redress their grievances.

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Business

Bus driver strike over unpaid wages at Qatar Foundation averted

It is the second dispute over pay in two months for QF drivers, who threatened to stop driving university students from the Qatar National Convention Center to campus if wages weren't paid on time.

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Academic: Rare bus driver strike could have ripple effect in Qatar

An ongoing bus driver strike in Qatar is calling attention to unfair labor practices in the country and is being closely watched by those keen to protect worker rights. The…

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Sudden bus driver strike sparks transport problems for parents

Many parents in Doha are scrambling to arrange transportation home from school for their children today after bus drivers at three private schools went on strike yesterday afternoon, demanding better…

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Canada warns of delays as strike takes toll on international visa applications

As the school year kicks off in Canada, many international students have been left waiting for visas, due to ongoing strike action of Canadian staffers stationed abroad. In response to…

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Canadian diplomat strike slows down consular services in the Gulf

In a bid to increase pay, Canadian diplomats across the GCC have walked off the job. Their strike, which began yesterday, is part of series of actions diplomats in Canadian…

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