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QATAR Prof Jack Rossbach Qatar’s QR75bn relief package for the private sector, announced as part of the fight against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, shows that the government is responding quickly to the most immediate economic concerns, an academic with Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has said. “It is now a certainty that a global recession is underway and that there is...

Personal loans are not covered by a circular issued by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) to banks and money exchanges operating in the country regarding the postponement of outstanding loan installments and interest for the affected sectors, for a period of six months from March 16, 2020. This was clarified by HE the Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for Crisis Management...

QATAR Qatar Airways upgrades services to Frankfurt, London Heathrow and Perth with the addition of Airbus A380. Qatar Airways has flown more than 100,000 passengers in the last seven days and seen load factors exceeding 80% for flights to the UK, France, and Germany, the national airline said yesterday. In an update, Qatar Airways said, “72% of passengers carried on March 24...

Posted at March 03, 2020, by Sarah Chaker in News, Doing Business ACCESSING MINISTRY OF INTERIOR SERVICES In Qatar, the remit of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) is vast. While the ministry as a whole may be concerned with maintaining “public order and public morals”, while ensuring the “safety and security of the homeland”, your dealings with the MoI are likely to be slightly more run-of-the-mill. When...

Posted at March 01, 2020 by Sarah Chaker in News UPDATE ON EXIT PERMITS IN THE GCC: QATAR, OMAN & THE UAE Looking for up-to-date info on exit permits in Qatar, Oman, and the UAE? You’ve come to the right place. Here, you can find essential info regarding exit permits and restrictions that may affect you as an ex-pat living and working here in the...

Posted on November 27, 2019, by Sarah Chaker in News, Qatar NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMITS IN QATAR New Requirements for Work and Residence Permits in Qatar Want to know more about the changes being made to work and residence permits here in Qatar? While you may have seen some of the coverage surrounding the press conference held to discuss this topic, we’ll break down...

Foreigners wishing to settle and work in Qatar first have to obtain a work visa and a resident permit. They also need a sponsor. To work in Qatar, it is compulsory to be in possession of a valid residence permit and a work visa. Administrative procedures to get legal authorizations to live and work in Qatar are often complex: first, you must find a...

How can I get working visa in Qatar? The Requirements to Obtain a Work Visa in Qatar The employment contract. A duly completed application form from the Ministry of Labour. A medical certificate proving that the employee is in good health. A copy of the employee's passport. Two passport photographs. Any relevant educational certificates. Work Permits The rules governing the employment of workers in Qatar are governed by law No.14 of 2004 of the Labour...

News Watch March 24, 2020 8:31 AM Another deadly virus, Orthogantavirus popularly referred to as Hantavirus is again on the rise in China amidst the coronavirus crisis. reports that the virus has already killed a man from Yunnan Province, and according to Global Times, the man fell and died while he was on a shattered bus to Shandong Province for work on...

QATAR The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reminded everyone to strictly follow the decision to prevent all forms of gathering that are banned by the rule of law to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The precautionary measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of all, the MoI has tweeted. Rate

Joey Aguilar A wide range of promotions and discounts offered by popular brands and retailers in Qatar have surged online amid the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, it is learned. With most retail shops at major malls closed, many businesses have relied heavily on promoting and marketing their products, especially non-food commodities, on social media and other digital platforms to attract...

Kahramaa safety measures in place for staff, customers The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has sprayed disinfectant in all its buildings. The drive was initiated as part of the corporation’s efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and ensure the safety of employees at service centers. Kahramaa, through its social media platforms, said that regular sterilization...

The Qatar Met department has said there is a chance of scattered rain in the coming days, reaching its peak on Saturday and Sunday, accompanied by strong winds. The cloud cover is expected to increase gradually over the country from this evening, continuing tomorrow and on Friday, and there is a chance of scattered rain that will be mostly light...

QNA/Doha A total of 25 new cases of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) were reported in Qatar Tuesday. While 16 were ex-pat workers within Qatar, nine cases were found among those returned from abroad, including five Qataris coming from the UK. “The new cases have been quarantined, with a Qatari in intensive care,” said HE the Spokesperson of the Supreme Committee for...