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Sneak Peak of Qatar’s First 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium The first 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium is almost complete and it's expected to launch next month. The venue also set a world record Qatar has almost finished the first stadium that will be used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Khalifa International Stadium in Al Waab is expected to be ready next month,...

Turkish troops arrive in Qatar for military exercise Qatar's government announces the arrival of the first group of Turkish soldiers to participate in joint drills. The forces conducted their first training at Tariq bin Ziyad military base on Sunday The Qatari defence ministry has announced the arrival of the first group of Turkish soldiers in the capital, Doha, to take part...

Long-term supply chain solutions by Qatar for World Cup 2022 will bypass Saudi-led blockade   01 Aug 2017 - 2:20 Khalifa International Stadium Bloomberg Deep pockets and a five-year lead time are keeping Qatar’s dream of hosting soccer’s 2022 World Cup from turning into a blockade-battered nightmare. A four-nation siege led by Saudi Arabia has cut off Qatar construction materials it was counting on...

WORLDAnadolu Agency Published July 30,2017 Four Arab countries boycotting Qatar are ready for dialogue to ease the dispute if Doha agrees to certain demands, Bahrain's foreign minister said on Sunday after a meeting with his counterparts. Four Arab states imposing a blockade on Qatar said they were ready to engage in a dialogue with Doha if the Gulf country agrees to certain demands. The...

Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates The latest news after some of the Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade. SUMMARY Erdogan visits the Gulf to help solve Qatar crisis UAE welcomes Qatari decision to amend anti-terrorism law 14 countries severe ties The latest developments since several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab...

Decree defining terms such as 'terrorist acts' follows a deal between Qatar and US to fight 'terrorism financing'. The decree by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is effective upon publication in the state newsletter Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued a decree amending some provisions of a law on "combating terrorism", the state news agency reported. The...

Work visa rules get a revision in new Qatari law; No changes in family visa norms File photo of Immigration Department office at Gharafa (Photo courtesy: alexmontjohn.com) By Mohammed Osman / The Peninsula The procedures for recruiting workers from abroad have changed under Law No 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates, a senior official of the Ministry...

Qatar launches online service for expats to calculate end of service payment   28 Jan 2017 - 11:08 The Peninsula Online DOHA: The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs has launched a new electronic service that allows expatriate workers to calculate their end of service gratuity. The ministry has provided a form for this purpose on its website to be filled by...

Employee Rights Upon Resignation or Termination in Qatar Find out what the law says in case you're ever terminated or if you choose to leave your current job. The Qatar Labour has an extensive section discussing the rights and obligations of employees in the event that they choose to resign or if they are terminated by their employer. These laws help ensure...

Qatar’s Gender Gap is Among the Largest in the World A recent study measured the ability of a country to achieve its full potential from both men and women. The Gender Progress Index (GPI) measures the ability of a country to achieve its full potential from both men and women. Due to cultural, legal and social impediments, there are still many countries...

Two Years in Jail for Sharing Accident Photos in Qatar A new Qatar legislation makes capturing and sharing accident photos or videos punishable by up to 2 years in jail and hefty fines. A new legislation has been approved in Qatar that imposes jail time and fines for any person caught taking, recording or sharing photos and videos of accident victims. The...

If you’re about to move to Qatar for employment, here is what you should expect. To be able to work in Qatar, you will need to have local sponsorship. Your employer is normally the one who sponsors you. To get the required permits, your sponsor will handle all the paperwork and submit the application for you. The regular process for obtaining...

Six New Malls Opening in Qatar By 2019 Dubbed as a mall-friendly country, Qatar is living up to the label with at least six more new malls. Qatar has often been criticised for being too much of a mall-friendly country. However, most of the malls are constantly buzzing with people. Especially during the hotter months, it’s not so surprising that malls...

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