Qatar Employment and Career News
Unemployment rate in Qatar drops
The current employment situation in Qatar seems to be too good with an overall improvement seen in workforce participation.
New law on Qatarization of jobs likely
A new law pertaining to Qatarisation of jobs is underway so as to ensure permanency of positions, irrespective of the status of present incumbents, revealed Dr.
Qatar to hire 30,000 skilled workers from Pakistan
Qatar has announced plans to hire about 30,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers from Pakistan during the current year.
Ashghal decides against recruitment of ex-government employees
Ashghal, the public works authority in Qatar, has announced its decision that it will not recruit employees who have resigned from other government departments.
Doha considers strict penalties to tackle issue of absconding workers
Companies in Doha which employ runaway workers or any individuals sheltering them are liable for a fine of up to QR50,000 for violation of labour law.
New sponsorship law highlights
The exit permit system in Doha is likely to be removed as per the new sponsorship regulation, the draft of which has already been published by local dailies yesterday.
Non-Qatari old-time employees in unspecialized state jobs likely to be replaced
Non-Qatari government employees, who have been holding clerical and administrative positions for long-time now, may soon have to face a harsh realty.
Pay hikes announced for govt employees in Qatar
A local Arabic daily reports that the Civil Service Law has been modified to facilitate pay hikes for government employees.
Qataris prefer men in top official positions
Most Qataris prefer men in top positions in leading private and public sector jobs, reveals a survey report, conducted by a Qatari researcher from the social science department of Qatar University.
Recruitment Committee to help private firms seeking visa applications
Private firms seeking visa applications for recruitment of its staff should henceforth approach the Recruitment Committee at the Labour Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, through video conferencing facility over the mobile phone.
Private firms may be penalized for failure to abide by Qatarization policy
Private companies that fail to meet the government guidelines on Qatarization drive may have to face penalties, reports The Peninsula.
Unemployment rate in Qatar is lowest in the region
Qatar is all set to achieve 50 percent Qatarization in the employment sector, and has put in its share of effort to reduce unemployment in the country, according to a report.
Employees in Qatar dissatisfied over salary levels
Employees in Qatar have expressed a feeling of dissatisfaction over their salary levels, with most of them opting to leave the country, unable to cope with the inflationary pressure, reports The Peninsula.
Georgetown University in Qatar launches Career Development Center
A Career Development Center (CDC) has been launched in Qatar by The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (SFS), to help students to secure internships and land in their dream jobs, after graduation.
Salary disparities between locals & overseas recruits is against law
Salary disparities, between employees in similar jobs in private sector are against the spirit of Labour law, says a leading legal practitioner.
Qatari women reluctant to join nursing due to low wage and job nature
Most Qatari women are not willing to join the nursing profession, due to comparatively low salaries and special nature of the job, says Dr Nabila Al Meer, Executive Director, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
Al-Hajri Corporation to recruit 20,000 Indians
An expat businessman, Ravi Pillai, who is also a recipient of this year award for outstanding overseas Indians, said that his company plans to employ about 20,000 Indians within next three months time.
Qatarization drive takes private firms by surprise
The directive issued by Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to Private companies, that 20 percent of their employees should be nationals, seemed quite surprising for the private firms.
Qatar to introduce Silatech, a new employment scheme for youth
Qatar, on Tuesday, announced a new employment scheme, namely, 100-million-dollar investment scheme in a new initiative, intended to combat youth unemployment, in the Middle East and North Africa.
Gulf-based company to recruit 20,000 Indian workers
The Nasser S Al Hazri Corporation, the Gulf-based industrial contracting and oil refining company, has announced that it plans to recruit about 20,000 Indian workers and professionals in the next six months.
