Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Shaji Manshad/Flickr Some 80 percent of Qatar’s population is comprised of people from only six countries: India, Nepal, Qatar itself, Bangladesh, the Philippines and Egypt. That’s according to “Population of Qatar by nationality — 2017,” an annual report compiled by locally-focused consultant Jure Snoj. Though the government itself does not publish […]
Month: February 2017
This Popular Tea Bags Can Be Deadly! They Contain Pesticides. Avoid These Brands…
These days we are surrounded by many chemicals and pesticides from the food and drinks we buy. So, to avoid such bad effects on the health, eat just organic and pure foods or wash them thoroughly before eating. Even with this, pesticides still manage to sneak in our plates. So, a study claimed recently that […]
Qatar approves draft law for domestic workers
Qatar has approved a draft law which would provide legal protection for tens of thousands of female domestic workers for the first time, according to state media. The law is expected to specify how many hours staff such as nannies, drivers and gardeners should work per week, how many days holiday they receive annually and […]
No cap on visa for Indian students in this country
As per estimates, the number of study visas issued to Indian nationals have fallen drastically Britain on Tuesday said there is no cap on visa for Indian students and they are free to access world-class education in top notch UK universities. British High Commissioner to India Dominic Asquith said that the UK had announced […]
Authorities plan to increase the fine for using mobile phone while driving
Author: Mohammad Azher To curb the growing habit of using mobile phones while driving, the authorities are currently working on plans to increase the fine amount imposed for such violations, the authorities are of the opinion that the current fine -QR500- is not enough of a deterrent. “We are working on plans to enhance the […]
Changing profession in Qatar ID card
The Department of Labour regulates the procedures to amend the profession in accordance with the form filled by those who wish to modify or change profession in Qatar ID. In these procedures, the concerned person will submit a letter to the management of the administrative affairs of the company in which he works requesting the […]
3 Surprising Ways to Unlock Your Creativity
Image credit: Shutterstock Creativity tops the heap. It’s the apex of “21st-century skills,” or those skills considered essential for children to thrive today. It’s the same ability that IBM — after surveying over 1,500 CEOs — found most critical to being a successful CEO. And, as mental health and successful aging have become national concerns, […]
5 Ways to Give Advice Without Wasting Your Time
Image credit: Shutterstock No matter the industry, it’s instinct to reach out to those who are more experienced for advice or direction. But the more experienced know that it’s important to selfishly guard their time. This is a particularly common dilemma in the startup industry. For those bootstrapping their startup, finding ways to save money […]
6 Ways to Hire the Talent You Need to Scale Quickly
Image credit: Shutterstock For those unfamiliar with the term scaling, it is a word that has gained popularity in the startup community. Scaling is an action that companies take once they have proven the product or service that’s for sale is in demand, and once the business has shown some ability to reliably deliver consistent growth […]
3 Tips for Integrating Meditation Into Your Schedule
Image credit: Shutterstock Like many entrepreneurs, my schedule changes from day to day. Despite a real effort to create a routine, the requirement to hustle, connect and work dynamically makes it a challenge and I know I’m not alone in this. The “liquid schedule” of the entrepreneur has the potential to leave us to feeling […]