File picture used for representation. AP The UN labor organization said Thursday that Qatar has abolished exit visa requirements for virtually all migrant workers, hailing the move as a “milestone” in reform efforts ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The International Labor Organization said a ministerial decree allows nearly all migrant workers in Qatar to leave […]
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Qatar announces new labour reforms for expatriates
Photo by Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Qatar has announced that with immediate effect, exit permits will be removed for expatriates who are not currently subject to Qatar’s Labour Law. Qatar continues to strengthen its laws, ensuring policies are aligned with international labour standards. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior […]
Free legal assistance in Qatar for Indians
Ambassador of India, P Kumaran, with members of ICBF during the opening of the legal clinic. Doha: Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), under the patronage of Embassy of India, Qatar has opened a legal clinic at the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama. The clinic was inaugurated by Ambassador of India, P Kumaran. The […]
Cabinet approves draft decision on license to recruit foreign workers
Qatar Cabinet The weekly Cabinet meeting, chaired by HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, approved a draft decision of the Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs amending some provisions of the then Minister of Civil Service Affairs and Housing’s Decision No 8 of 2005 on regulating the conditions […]
Doha to welcome 74 cruise ships in upcoming season
Some 74 cruise ships carrying 235,000 passengers are expected to arrive at Doha Port during the 2019/2020 cruise season, Mwani Qatar announced on Twitter yesterday. “The 2019/20 season is set to be the busiest with first-ever turnaround operations to commence at the port,” the company said. Mega cruise ship TUI Mein Schiff 5 is set […]
Qatar announces major reforms for expatriate workers
In a major step to support expatriate communities living in Qatar, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) jointly held a press conference to propose three landmark changes in some laws regulating expatriate workers and labour market on Wednesday. The press conference was attended by Director […]
New procedures to deter bounced cheques
Photo for representation only The Peninsula / QNA Individuals and companies convicted in cheque related crimes stated in the Panel Code will face withdrawal of cheque facility for one year or more said Criminal Courts of the Supreme Judiciary Council. The Criminal Courts of the Supreme Judiciary Council in coordination with Qatar Central Bank have […]
Ministry to begin visa procedures for domestic workers through Qatar Visa Centres
The Visa Support Services Department of the Ministry of the Interior has launched a new service, which allows Qatari citizens and residents and companies to authorise manpower agencies to complete the recruitment procedures of domestic workers through Qatar Visa Centres abroad. The service will begin from mid-August, after Eid Al-Adha holidays. The new service was […]
Ministry of Interior provides link to check if you can apply for Qatar Permanent Residency
Expats in Qatar now can check if they are eligible to apply for permanent residency. The Ministry of Interior has given a link to check if a person is eligible to apply for a Permanent Residency Card. The user needs to enter their Qatar ID number and the expiry date on the form and click […]
Labour Ministry, ILO to replicate SC’s Workers’ Welfare Forum model
Workers’ welfare initiatives by the SC The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has studied the impact of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Workers’ Welfare Forums (WWF) to support the replication of joint worker-employer committees in Qatar. The SC introduced WWFs in 2015 to amplify workers’ voices and offer […]