Qatar residents should carry ID cards ‘at all times’

Qatar ID card. Credit: MOI People living and working in Qatar must carry their ID cards “at all times” as proof of their identities and valid residency, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has warned. It added that residents should present the ID card at the request of authorities, QNA reports. The reminder is in line with […]

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Law: Passport ‘Safekeeping’ can invite a fine of QR 50,000 for your company

Retention of employee passport by an employer is against the law. Under current law company can be charged with QR 50,000 for each instance of passport retention.  Retention of passport is violation of the law as the passport is a “personal document” and no one is allowed to retain it other than its holder. This […]

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Employees to be paid 150% of salary for working on holidays

Employees to be paid 150% of salary for working on holidays (Alamy Image) I am working as a saleswoman in a laundry shop on a limited contract since May 2015. Recently the company transferred me to their shop in a mall. The company is forcing me to work during public holidays without compensation. When I […]

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How to get a Qatar Residency Permit for your Newborn Baby

In Qatar every birth has to be registered even if it’s of foreign nationals’.  Babies born to expatriate parents are not entitled Qatari citizenship. But a Qatari birth certificate is issued. Expatriate parents are responsible for registering their child’s birth with their respective country’s embassy. All births in Qatar should be registered at the Women’s […]

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Despite abolition Kafala still plays on the minds of workers

The Kafala system remained a sore spot for Qatar for quite a long time and Qatar had to be at the receiving end of scathing criticism because of it many times. The authorities promised to remove and they delivered in December 2016. The much-awaited new labour law was implemented throughout the country with immediate effect. […]

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Is your employer delaying your process after resignation?

(Corbis Image) Both the employer and the worker may terminate a contract of employment of unlimited duration for a valid reason at any time following its conclusion by giving the other party notice in writing at least 30 days before the termination. I have been working in a Sharjah-based company for the past 20 years. […]

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THIS Is What Happens If YOU Caught DRUNK DRIVING in Qatar

The harshest punishment is the first one to be applied when there are several options available. One of the general principles of implementing criminal law is that, generally the toughest punisshment is the first one to be applied. An example of criminal offence is drunkenness. If the judge finds that there are two sentences for […]

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Are Entrepreneurs More Likely to Have Addictive Personalities?

According to recent research, entrepreneurs could be more likely to have addictive personalities. Here’s why.   CREDIT: Getty Images Culturally, it’s become acceptable to use the word “addiction” loosely. You might claim to be “addicted” to social media because you check it a few times a day, or claim to have an addictive personality because […]

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9 Common Resume Mistakes Every Job Hunter Should Avoid

Don’t lose out on your dream job because of these resume mistakes. Image credit: Shutterstock When you’re job hunting, your livelihood, financial wellbeing and career aspirations are on the line. Yet in the face of these giant stakes, very little is in your control. It’s no wonder the process feels so overwhelming. One way to reduce […]

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