Qatar Employment and Career News
Gulf Countries should work hard in nurturing local talent - say experts -15/10/2007
The attraction of talent and job market in countries like India, is posing a challenge for Gulf Countries such as Qatar, says a Human Resource Expert.
New Sponsorship Law to be issued in Qatar shortly -23/9/2007
The Secretary General of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Simaikh Al Merri, revealed that a new law on sponsorship and residency would be issued shortly.
Ramadan working hours; 5-hours working day for government workers -16/9/2007
The Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing has issued circulars that during the Holy Ramadan month, the official working hours of Civil servants and Civilian labour will be five hours everyday from be 8am to 1pm.
Uniform job contract may not be permissible: Labour Department -16/9/2007
The Department of Labour in Qatar, disagrees with the system of uniform job contract being made applicable to all private sector employees, as it will not be in the interest of workers.
Qatar to reduce its dependence on expat workforce -7/9/2007
The expatriate working population in Qatar will be reduced from the current 88% to 50% by the year 2025, according to new proposals from the Gulf state’s development planning office.
Study reveals steady increase in influx of expatriate workers -25/8/2007
A study conducted by the Population Research Permanent Committee revealed that the burden caused by the expatriate work force in the country is more than the benefits that the country derives through employing expatriates.
GCC Labour Market Forum to be hosted in Doha -25/8/2007
Doha will host a Forum on Labour Market in GCC States from 29th to 31st October.
Consumers express confidence in Qatar, UAE employment opportunities -24/8/2007
A recent Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) survey, conducted by a jobsite Bayt together with YouGovSiraj – a market research organisation, indicates that Qatar and UAE have topped the list in consumer confidence, as they were considered to have an optimistic macroeconomic outlook and healthy perceptions.
Qatar plans new Law to facilitate recruitment process -20/8/2007
Qatar is planning introduction of a new law that would permit employees to switch-over jobs.
New branch of Immigration department at Mesmair speeds up visa-processing -13/7/2007
The Immigration department has recently opened a branch in Mesaimir area of Doha, and has set up operations in Hamad General Hospital (HGH) as well.
