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The criminal court has sentenced a GCC man to death for the premeditated murder of two persons, including the husband of a woman who acted as his accomplice in the crime. Local Arabic daily newspaper Arrayah reported that the court also sentenced the woman to 22 years in jail after she was convicted of assisting the defendant in plotting the...

A report titled ‘New Name, Old System?’ released by Amnesty International which claims that Law No. 21 of 2015 does not provide sufficient protection to expat workers in Qatar has been fundamentally and outrightly rejected by the Government of Qatar. “Qatar remains thoroughly committed to the establishment of a labour system, which is fair everyone; both the employer as well...

The abolition of the Kafala system is being welcomed by one and all, from the members of expat community to the ambassadors of many South Asian countries. Expats and the ambassadors of these countries are hoping that with the abolition of the Kafala system it would become easier for expats in Qatar to change their jobs as well as exit...

The preparations for Qatar National Day are in the final phase, security committee announced a nunber of security guidelines as part of the preparations. The security council also advised the general public to comply with the rules to avoid any potential risk. Director of Traffic Awareness and Media Department, Lt. Col. Muhammad Radhi Al Hajiri focussed on the significance of...

Doha’s community leaders have received huge praise from the Labour Attaché of Philippines in Qatar David Des Dicang for their efforts in bridging the gap between the Philippine Government and its nationals who are residing abroad. Mr. Dicang was speaking on the side-lines of the launch of UFOQ Teleradio, which is an online public service platform for Filipino expats. He...

Doha, December 14 (QNA) - A number of Qatar charity organizations announced the implementation of urgent relief for Syrians displaced of Aleppo, in light of the tragic human conditions in the city. In this context, Qatar Charity said it is sending to Aleppo 12 trucks carrying food stuff, baby food and warming materials across the Turkish-Syrian border, enough for 20...

About 10, 000 workers, who were victims of labour abuse during 2015, have flew back to their native countries from Qatar, the Government revealed in its official figures. The figure was released by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, coinciding with the country’s announcement of the abolishment of its Kafala labour system from Tuesday. Travel expenses of the...

As part of the Aspire Zone Foundation’s (AZF) National Day celebrations the skyline over Aspire Park would be dazzled with the country’s biggest skydiving performance. Qatar Army’s Parachute and Paramotor team would be main performer of the skydiving stunts in the event. Hailed as one of the best in the world the team is scheduled to make their skydiving descent...

The much awaited shopping mall, the Mall of Qatar has finally been thrown open to public. The 500, 000 square meter mall welcomed hundreds of visitors on its opening day who had come to get a first-hand taste of the offerings the new mall is showcasing. The mall remains open 10 am to 11 pm from Saturday to Wednesday and...

Qatar has decided to cancel Qatar National Day celebration in solidarity with the people of Aleppo. Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani announced the decision to cancel the Qatar National Day (QND) celebrations, QNA reportred. Qatar is reportedly preparing to heavily scale down national day celebrations in solidarity with the people suffering in the Syrian city of Aleppo. All...

Yesterday, law No 19 of 2016 has been issued by Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on a unified system for extending insurance protection to military personnel who are citizens of the GCC working in any of the member states other than their home countries. The law is effective starting from its date of publication in the...

A complaint has been launched against a pirated website owner for the violation of piracy laws. The Abu Dhabi Court has found him guilty that the administrator of a pirate website was using material with copyrights illegally. He was uploading torrents and providing illegal streaming of copyrighted TV series, movies and misusing premium television platform and hence violating the...

Doha prepared a warm welcome for Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud on his first official visit to the country. The flags of Qatar and Saudi along with the large pictures of Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and King Salman were to be seen on the highways and avenues of Doha. King Salman started his journey...

Doha: “I’ve heard about a change in the law, but what the change will be I don’t know,” says Girijesh, an Indian electrician, during his hour-long lunch break in downtown Doha. The “change” he is referring to is arguably the single biggest labour overhaul ever to be undertaken by Qatar. On Tuesday, the Gulf state is expected to announce the end...