The Qatar’s Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ALDSA) has announced the adoption of Law No. 17 of 2020 that sets the minimum wage of all workers, including domestic workers, at QAR 1,000 per month as a basic…
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Nepal Welcomes Qatar Labour Reform
By Upasana Khadka KATHMANDU, Aug 31 2020 (IPS) – Even as Nepali workers stranded overseas face confusion and uncertainty during the Covid-19 crisis, labour reforms in Qatar – including an increase in the minimum wage announced in Doha on Sunday…
Qatar Accuses UAE of Racial Discord in UN’s Highest Court
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS, Sep 3 2020 (IPS) – Qatar officials reiterated their claim on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) be held responsible for their “discrimination” against Qatari citizens, as the third day of public hearings proceeded…
83 Vietnam, Qatar returnees shown arrested
Police have shown 83 Bangladeshis, returned from Vietnam and Qatar two weeks ago, arrested.
Qatar abolishes long-criticized kafala employment system
Dubai, Aug 31 – Qatar, an energy-rich nation, has effectively revoked the long-criticized kafala employment system, said the International Labor Organization.
PSG, a club transformed, allow Qatar to bask in limelight of Champions League final
LISBON – If Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich in Sunday’s Champions League final in Lisbon, the pictures will probably be of Neymar’s tears of joy or wild scenes of celebration in the French capital, but basking in the glory of…
Qatar completes third World Cup stadium
Qatar announced the completion of its third stadium for the 2022 World Cup, state media reported , as the emirate prepared to mark three years of a regional feud.
Qatar presses on with World Cup projects despite the virus
Work on Qatar’s World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament have continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant workforce.
Qatar reopens labour market for Bangladeshis
Qatar has reopened its labour market for Bangladeshi workers after a closure for several months.
FIFA, AFC Qualifiers: Bangladesh go down fighting against Qatar
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s footballers conceded a 0-2 defeat against Asian Champions Qatar in their home match of the joint Qualification round for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023 at a packed Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) on…
Bangladesh to fly for Qatar Monday
Dhaka – With the hope to reach the 2nd round, Bangladesh Under-16 Football team will fly for Qatar on Monday afternoon to participate in the Group E matches of the AFC U-16 Championship’2020 Qualifiers beginning on Wednesday at Aspire Dome…
Bangladesh in Group E with Qatar, Oman, India, Afghanistan
Dhaka – Bangladesh have been placed in Asian (AFC) Group E of the FIFA World Cup Qatar’2022 with the AFC Asian Cup’ 2019 winners Qatar, Oman, neighbouring India and Afghanistan. The ceremonial draw for the eight-group round-2 of the 2022…
Qatar seeks to transform diabetes care with ‘whole nation’ project
In an unremarkable office in a Doha hospital, a study is taking place which could transform the way Qatar deals with one of its most persistent health issues — diabetes. A small team led by professor Khalid Hussain has since…
Saudi, UAE and allies submit Qatar airspace dispute to ICC
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt are bringing a sovereign airspace dispute with Qatar to the International Court of Justice, the four countries said on Wednesday. The group, which began a boycott of Qatar more than a year ago,…
Riyadh mulls legal action against beIN Sports
Saudi Arabia is planning to take legal action against Qatar-owned beIN Sports for ‘politicising’ the FIFA World Cup, a senior official has said. Turki al-Sheikh, the chairman of the Saudi General Sports Authority, said on Twitter that beIN Sports, had…
Qatar Airways CEO apologises
The CEO of Qatar Airways Akbar Al Baker was forced into an awkward apology after telling reporters his airline “has to be led by a man, because it is a very challenging position”. The comment came in response to a…
Qatar Airways posts ‘substantial’ loss
Qatar Airways made a “substantial” loss in its last financial year because of a regional dispute that has banned the airline from four Arab countries, its chief executive said on Wednesday without revealing the extent of the losses. Qatar Airways…
Qatar Emir willing to talk to solve Arab rift
Dubai- Qatar’s ruling emir said on Friday that his embattled Gulf nation remains open to dialogue with four Arab countries that have isolated it, but that any resolution to the crisis must respect his country’s sovereignty. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
US naval warships in Doha for military exercise
Two US Navy vessels arrived in Doha to take part in a joint military exercise with the Qatari Emiri Navy just days after US President Donald Trump accused Qatar of being “a funder of terrorism at a very high level”.…