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It is a debate that has been raging for years, and Aon Hewitt have added fuel to the fire with their recently published report claiming that Qatari employees demonstrate the highest engagement among national employees in the GCC, while expats working in Qatar are the least engaged of all the expats in the region. So who is the most engaged...

The Medical Commission is planning to conduct kidney tests on expatriates during the mandatory medical screening and will deem those found with kidney diseases, unfit to reside in Qatar. The Director of Medical Commission at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Dr Ibrahim al Shaar, also revealed that two new devices have also been installed at the Medical Commission for...

Q: What do I do if my employer refuses to pay me? A: QUICK ANSWER The legal reference company, Nolo, says that the first step in claiming unpaid wages is the submission of written demand for payment to the employer owing them. If the employer still retains wages, the employee should go to the state's labor relations board and file a claim with...

The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) has announced the staging of the fourth edition of ‘Qitcom Exhibition & Conference’ slated from March 6 to 8 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) under the theme ‘Qatar Towards a Smarter Future’. The MoTC said Qitcom is a “unique opportunity” for policy makers, technology providers, and large enterprises to explore and discuss...

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday sought a report from the Indian envoy in Qatar on the two Indians who were awarded death penalty by a court in the Gulf country. "I have asked for a report from Indian Ambassador in Qatar," Ms Swaraj tweeted. Her response came after one Balachandar Kanagara sought her intervention in saving Alagappa...

The first edition of the month-long Shop Qatar festival was launched yesterday with entertainment shows at the Mall of Qatar. Organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) , the festival offers an array of entertainment and shopping activities. Apart from the big discounts and promotions offered by outlets at participating malls, the festival will also features several food trucks and stalls on...

Overseas Filipino workers have in their minds ideal countries for work. Considerations vary from peace and order, cost of living, weather, etc. But most Filipinos have the range of salary they can receive on top of this list with the priority of providing for their families and loved ones back home. Workabroad.ph released its Overseas Report on November 23, 2016....

At a local movie house in Taytay, Rizal, a woman was arrested for attempting to pirate this year's first Pinoy film "Mang Kepweng Returns," starring actor/comedian Vhong Navarro. The suspect, identified as Vina Calaguin, who had her child in tow, was caught by the security guard videotaping the movie as it was showing. The woman denied the allegations of attempting to...

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has updated a link on its official website for expatriate workers seeking job change and other services as per the new residency law. Applicants can avail the services of ‘employer change’ and ‘leave the country’ through the link titled ‘Worker Notice e-service’. The applicants have to enter their Qatar IDs...

Qatar traffic authorities insist restrictions will ease congestion Expatriate secretaries, cashiers and cooks will not be allowed to drive in Qatar under new regulations. The country’s traffic department had issued a circular limiting the issuance of driving licences to certain categories of expatriate workers in a bid to reduce the number of drivers and ease alarming road congestion. Local daily Al Raya...

Law no 21 of 2017 was issued by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday, that amends provisions of the Law No 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit, and residence of expatriates. The law would be effective on the day following the date of its publication in the official gazette, according to the Qatar News...

1. No public displays of affection Kissing, hugging, and some places even holding hands. You might get away with linking arms, but that’s about it. The exception is when greeting: In Qatar, men and women greet friends of the same sex with three kisses on the cheek. It’s not uncommon for people to call the moral police and dob on anyone...

Posting and sharing violent contant and tagging people without consent could land you in trouble with the law, Qatar looks at Nine other things you must know if you are a Facebook user in the Qatar. 1. DON’T SHARE YOUR PASSWORD: Sharing a password, or entering it into a fake Facebook page, orlosing a phone while Facebook is still open, could...

The harshest punishment is the first one to be applied when there are several options available. One of the general principles of implementing criminal law is that, generally the toughest punisshment is the first one to be applied. An example of criminal offence is drunkenness. If the judge finds that there are two sentences for one crime, he will serve...