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More than half of GCC workers surveyed are considering leaving their current employer in 2017 Thousands of new jobs will be created and available for jobseekers in Dubai this year, reckon Dubai-based recruitment consultants. Specifically, firms in IT, telecom, aviation, healthcare and education will continue to hire in coming months as the UAE's efforts to diversify the economy bear fruit. "We...

HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah holding talks with Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Mohamed Zakaullah, and his accompanying delegation, in Doha yesterday. They discussed the scope of co-operation and means to enhance it. A range of regional and international issues of common concern were also discussed. HE the Chief of...

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has amended some of the conditions for changing jobs by expatriates in Qatar, making the process simpler and widening the scope of potential beneficiaries. Previously listed terms like same nationality, gender and profession are no more seen on the Ministry’s website link where an expatriate worker needs to apply for...

Companies in Qatar will have another six months to comply with the new Commercial Companies Law no 11 of 2015, from February 7. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) on Sunday announced extension of the grace period by another six months for companies to comply with the new law. The Cabinet had earlier approved the draft of this decision at...

Most of the travelers are benefiting from the relax transit visa rules applicable to Qatar Airways passengers who have a minimum of 5 hour layover in Doha. The system was implemented on November 1st 2016. The announcement was made by the country’s national carrier Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). In a bid to increase the flow of...

A man has been sentenced with imprisonment for 7 years by a criminal court here in Doha. The man was accused of breaking into a house and stealing jewellery and other items worth around QR5 million. The man had a previous criminal history as well. According to a report published in the local Arabic daily Arrayah the defendant was detained...

The famous Torch-Doha has once again stamped its authority by bagging two prestigious awards at the 2016-17 Hotel of the Year Awards. “The Torch is a very unique and special hotel, it is a definition of luxury in itself and anyone wishing to visit Doha must consider staying at this top notch hotel. The hotel gives a very special treatment...

Doha: Soaps, which contain substances harmful for health, are sold through social media in the country. Arabic daily Al Sharq quoted a Qatar resident saying that these soaps contain carcinogens and is not safe to use. This came to light when he contacted the Department of Pharmacy and Drug Control in Ministry of public Health to enquire about some missing soaps...

As many as 120 private schools in Qatar have sought permission to hike tuition fees for the academic year 2017-2018, sources at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education told Arabic daily Arrayah. The decision of the Ministry is expected to be announced in February. The schools are classified into three categories according to the quality of their educational services. The Ministry...

The third edition of The Color Run will return on the 28th of this month which will be presented by ‘Sahtak Awalan: Your Health First’. The event celebrates healthy living and wellbeing in unique way by encouraging people to focus on their health in a relaxed and comforting environment. The current edition’s theme will be ‘The Tropicolor World Tour’ featuring...

The new rules are applicable to Qatar Airways passengers who have a minimum of 5 hour layover in Doha. The system was implemented on November 1st 2016. The announcement was made in a bid to increase the flow of tourists and at the same time make it cost effective and easier for people to enter the country, authorities announced this...

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani directed to swiftly pay QR 43.8 million to solve the problem of electricity in the Gaza Strip. His Highness also directed that an international cooperation should be undertaken to study the problem of electricity in the Strip and make proposals to swiftly solve it. This came as HH the Emir met at the...

A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced a man to 15 years in jail and a fine of QR400,000 for illicit drugs trade and consumption. Local Arabic daily Arrayah reported that the Drug Prevention Department had received information that the defendant was circulating the illicit drugs hashish and opium for trade and personal use. Besides, the information indicated that he was...

A Doha criminal court has sentenced a passenger to two years in jail and imposed a fine of QR100,000 for harassing a cabin crew member on board an aircraft, as he was intoxicated. Local Arabic daily Arrayah has reported that the man consumed alcohol on the flight from Bangkok to Doha. As he got intoxicated, he started to create trouble...