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More than 240,000 workers changed jobs in Qatar following reform: ILO

Despite the clear progress, the organisation still stressed the need for the complete implementation of labour laws. A total of 242,870 workers in Qatar were able to switch jobs between…

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Filipino workers will ‘benefit from Qatar’s reforms’: Philippine labour chief

The Philippine Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) praised Qatar’s recent historic reforms, including the abolishment of the kafala system. Qatar’s recent abolition of the kafala system has been praised…

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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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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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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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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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One of Qatar’s only worker representation platforms elects new body

The Tashawor platform was established by Qatar Foundation, which continues to be force for progressive change. Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Tashawor committee, a 30 member joint body of 15 elected worker…

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Qatar welcomes ILO report on work-related incidents amid calls for transparency

The International Labour Organisation says its report gives the most accurate picture of construction workers’ conditions in Qatar. A recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Qatar shows…

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Workers’ rights activist Malcolm Bidali leaves Qatar following payment of ‘hefty fine’

Security guard and labour rights activist Malcolm Bidali had faced charges of “working for a foreign agent”. A source told Doha News that after weeks in detention amid an ongoing…

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