Qatar Employment and Career News
Job opportunities in Qatar will remain unhindered -18/11/2008
The global financial crisis will not be a hindrance for job opportunities for Qatari nationals, said Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry, H H Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah.
Labour Ministry signs deal for employment of nationals in hospitality sector -2/10/2008
The Qatari Labour Ministry, together with the National Workforce Department, will launch an initiative that offers potential opening to young Qatari nationals in hospitality industry.
Qatar, Oman ink labour pact -20/8/2008
Oman, a pioneer among GCC states, is conducting field studies on citizens empowerment, revealed Dr Sultan Bin Hassan Al Dossary, the Labour Minister of Qatar.
Ministry proposes new department for recruitment of domestic workers -6/8/2008
The Ministry of Labour is planning to establish a new department for supervising the recruitment procedures of domestic workers, including drivers and housemaids, revealed a report in an Arabic daily.
Mowasalat launches E-recruitment system prioritizing Qatarization -4/8/2008
Mowasalat Karwa, the public transport company, yesterday announced its E-recruitment system as a part of Qatarisation policy, during a press conference held at the Chopsticks Restaurant, Grand Regency Hotel.
Bahrainis reluctant to accept jobs in Qatar due to high rents and costs -30/7/2008
Mounting rent rates, coupled with high living costs, have turned out to be a major hindrance in the government efforts to find suitable jobs for Bahrainis in other Gulf Countries.
Bank offers job opportunities for young Qataris -27/7/2008
Commercialbank recently organized a recruitment event for young Qataris by offering them with job opportunities in the Bank.
Unemployment rate in Qatar drops -8/7/2008
The current employment situation in Qatar seems to be too good with an overall improvement seen in workforce participation.
DTZ Qatar appointed as sole leasing agent for ornado Tower -27/7/2008
A part of DTZ International Group of Companies, DTZ Qatar, has been appointed as the sole leasing agent for the Tornado Tower, a development by Qatar Investment Projects and Development Holding Company (QIPCO).
New law on Qatarization of jobs likely -24/6/2008
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 -6/5/2008
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 -6/5/2008
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 -27/4/2008
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 -19/4/2008
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 -11/4/2008
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 -28/3/2008
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 -15/3/2008
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 -1/3/2008
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 -27/2/2008
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 -27/2/2008
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.
