Qatar becomes model in rights of workers

Doha: Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of the Committee of the International Workers’ Day, has said that the celebration of the International Workers’ Day comes this year under the broad international praise of Qatar’s achievements in the field of labour rights.

“Qatar has become a model in the rights of workers based on a series of legislation and laws issued in recent months,” he added.

“The State of Qatar has made tremendous reforms in the labour laws to promote the rights and safety of workers in the workplace and improve their living and housing,” Sheikh Dr Thani pointed out, adding that expatriate workers from different specialisations are partners in development and have made great efforts.

He stressed in a press statement that the State of Qatar is always working to provide all the comforts and legal and human protection of workers through issuing laws and legislation that ensure their better life. The ceremony, which will be held on May 1, will be attended by the Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, and it is also coincides with the centenary anniversary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). A number of ministries, private and public entities will participate in the event.

About the slogan of the event, Sheikh Dr Thani stressed that the selection of the slogan aims at highlighting Qatar’s contribution to the rights of workers in accordance with the wise vision of the leadership.

The guidelines of Qatar National Vision 2030 have also defined the need for legal legislation and administrative procedures implemented by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, which work to improve the living conditions of expatriate workers and provide all guarantees.

The ceremony will witness the announcement of the winners of 6th edition award. The award committee includes the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs; Ministry of Interior; Public Works Authority; Qatar Chamber; Qatar Foundation; Hamad Medical Corporation and Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC).