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11 December 2016 Qatar has won the prestigious position as the country with the lowest crime rate in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the Arab world, according to the Crime Index for Countries 2016 (Mid Year) issued by Numbeo. Qatar has won the seventh position globally. South Korea came first, with the lowest crime rate in the world,...

He plans to pay off his debts and return to the Philippines to start a new life. It seemed like the end of the world for Joel Gutierrez, a Filipino national, when he lost his job recently, after working for 16 years in the UAE to look after his family back home. However, if the loss of his job came...

All residents are required to carry their Residence Permit ID Cards or proof of residence with them and produce whenever asked by concerned authorities. If they fail to produce and violate the law, person will be fined up to to QR10,000. Residence Permit Card is as a proof identity of the expatriate resident and his valid residency in the country....

After Resignation (After Finishing One Year Contract Term): 1. YOU’RE ENTITLED FOR LEAVE SALARY (ONE YEAR): The paid annual leave is calculated as per calendar days. According to Article 79 of Qatar Labour Law, the worker who has completed one continuous year of service shall be entitled to an annual leave with pay for not less than three (3) weeks. 2. YOU’RE...

By Sanaullah Ataullah / The Peninsula The Ministry of Interior has activated free e-gate service for expatriate passengers at the arrivals and departures terminal of the Hamad International Airport (HIA). Expatriates and their children aged above 18 years can now avail of the service using their ID cards or passports without need for any prior registration. “Expatriate passengers can use their ID...

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has rubbished rumours  that the ministry’s labour department would remain open on Thursday and Friday  to process work visas and job transfer requests of illegal residents. It may be noted that the rumour associated with an unidentified video showing crowds gathering in front of the ministry went viral on social...

The Search and Follow-Up Department of the General Directorate of Passports and Expatriates Affairs at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has opened three new buildings on Thursday. Of the new buildings, one is dedicated to women’s waiting area, the second one is for fingerprinting and third one is called reception and affairs building, as reported by Qatar Tribune. Brigadier Mohamed Ahmed...

Barcelona's Lionel Messi talks to his Afghan superfan Murtaza Ahmadi on the pitch before the start of their friendly match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli FC in this December 13 file photo. The Peninsula With the year 2016 drawing to a close, we take a look back at some of the most successful stories put out by the Supreme Committee for...

Scientists have designed solar-powered hard hats to improve conditions for 2022 World Cup labourers who rights groups say have suffered abuses. Foreign labourers work at the construction site of the al-Wakrah football stadium, one of the Qatar's 2022 World Cup stadiums, in May 2015. Picture: AFP. QATAR – Migrant workers building soccer stadiums in Qatar’s desert heat are to be given...

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has announced that the conditions set by the ministry for changing jobs under Law No 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates apply to only the private sector. The law stipulate that an expatriate can change jobs provided the new employer has an approval for a...

YEAR 2016 is a remarkable year for Qatar, in 2016 Qatar observed a number of accomplishment and exceptional turning points, the country perceived an overall growth under the headship of the Emir His Highness Sheik Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and the direction of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheik Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. The...

The Ministry of Energy and Industry has announced petrol prices for the month of January 2017. As per the Ministry of Energy and Industry, petrol prices and diesel in Qatar will go up by 5 dirhams from January 1. Prices of both Super and Premium grade petrol will be 5 dirhams more than the December rates. The ministry has also...

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs has scotched rumours circulating on social media that the labour department at the ministry would remain open on Thursday (yesterday) and Friday (today) to process work visas and job transfer requests of illegal residents. The rumour associated with an unidentified video showing crowds gathered in front of the ministry went viral...

Strong northwesterly winds are expected to start affecting Qatar by the middle of next week causing high waves and a drop in temperatures. However, the temperature is not expected to fall below 12 degree Celsius, according to an expert. “We will have a maximum temperature of 20 degrees, which can go up to 24 degree celsius at times over the...