working hours Archives

2 min

Qatar slashes daily working hours for people with special needs

Described as a source of pride for Arabs, the adoption of the region’s first ever document entailing the blueprint for a smoother inclusion of people falling under the category, was…

evictions and spike in rent qatar World Cup

2 min

Working hours, school schedules: All you need to know about World Cup timings

The Gulf nation has released a new set of regulations to prepare for the upcoming tournament, due to kick off in less than two months. Qatar has announced new regulations…

3 min

Ministry of Labour implements precautions to protect workers from ‘heat stress’

The Ministerial Decision No. 16 of 2007 that prohibits work from 11:30 to 15:00 was only partially effective, prompting the need for additional measures. The Ministry of Labour has begun…

2 min

Qatar approves draft decision for part time working hours

The cabinet approved several draft decisions, including the proposal of a part time system in government entities. Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft decision on the “terms and conditions of a…

Culture
Life

Survey sheds light on work and leisure habits of Qataris, expats

Qatar’s first-ever Time Use survey shows that the average Qatari works shorter hours and spends more time on leisure pursuits, studying and praying than a non-Qatari resident.

1 min

Culture
News

Government employees to work 5 hours in Ramadan: Deputy PM

Qatar’s deputy prime minister has issued a statement saying all employees of ministeries, public institutions and government bodies will be working significantly reduced hours during the Muslim holy month of…

working hours