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Top Reasons why you could be banned in GCC The Gulf cooperation council (GCC) is an intergovernmental economic and political union of gulf countries, also known as Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. Its member states are the Islamic States of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE). This council is a union of...

Malaysian ambassador to Qatar, Ahmad Jazri Mohamed Johar, recently held that Malaysia is fast becoming an attractive destination for many Qataris, who travel to the Southeast Asian nation for its education and leisure amenities. Johar credited this surge in tourist arrivals from Qatar to the series of promotional campaigns such as food and cultural festivals launched by the embassy. He noted...

Customs officers at the Hamad International Airport, in the Qatari capital, have arrested a Yemeni man attempting to smuggle more than 12 kilograms (27 lbs) of sliced bacon hidden in his anal cavity. 53-year old Abd al Rahman Shamoun, was spotted by a specially trained police dog, looking for drugs or pork meat on passengers and in their luggage. He appeared...

  Tribune News Network Doha Petrol prices in Qatar will go up in December. The prices will be the highest in December ever since the Ministry of Energy and Industry started pegging gas prices to the global market in April this year. Starting December 1, one litre of 91-octane, premium grade petrol will cost QR 1.45, while 95-octane super gasoline will cost QR1.50. However, the...

  Expat was caught in possession of 2.5kg of hashish, Arabic daily Arrayah reported. He was caught by custom officers while he tried to enter country through Abu Samra border post. Yesterday Doha Criminal Court sentenced him to 15 years in jail and imposed a fine of QR500,000 . Court has ordered his subsequent deportation as well upon serving the sentence. Daily reports...

Non-Qataris may invest up to 100% of the project capital in all sectors of the national economy provided they have a Qatari services agent, according to a draft law approved by the Cabinet. The Cabinet gave its nod to the draft law on non-Qatari capital investment in economic activity at its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, the official Qatar News...

Finding a good job is not easy in today’s competitive world where opportunities only come rarely and if one isn’t ready to grab the opportunity somebody will definitely will. However, some people find good jobs but lose them because of their own doing and the law has given the employers the right to terminate employees when they are found...

The officials have made it very clear to the violators to make use of the amnesty period or face strict and tough legal actions as they look to intensify the inspection campaign once the amnesty ends. Brig Abdullah Jaber Lebdah, the Director of Search and Follow up Department said that a number of people have already availed amnesty scheme...

Law No (14) of 2004 (Labour Law) governs the terms of employment of the majority of employees currently working in Qatar. The Labour Law sets out the ways in which an employee’s employment can be terminated. Employment may be terminated with or without any reason being given on the part of the terminating party. In addition, the Labour Law sets out...

For the citizens of Qatar, Qatar’s national day is a day when they celebrate their unique history and heritage, while the National Days falls on 18th December every year, however the celebrations take place for a complete week. This celebration is great way for the citizens to feel the national pride. According to QNA reports, Qatar is gearing up for...

The Danish football association, the DBU, has been one of the most vehement detractors of Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022 due to numerous reports of human rights abuses of migrant workers building the new stadia and infrastructure required to host the event. So to waylay such criticisms, the DBU and the Danish union confederation LO were part of...

Driver (Class III) - Regional Logistics - Qatar 26 Nov 2016 06:10 PM - Qatar Job Tools Must be Logged in to proceed with Job Application Process Driver (Class III) - Regional Logistics - QatarApply now Job no: 1608849Location: Doha Qatar Head Office Logistics The Corporate Logistics Team plan, move and control the flow of goods from point of origin to point of...

Job Description We are looking for a responsible driver you will represent our company in a professional and cost effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction. - Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses - Follow route and time schedule - Collect payments - Inform on new products and services - Complete logs and reports Skills - Proven working experience as a driver -...

Housing Attendant Industry: Hotels Clubs and Spas Department: Housekeeping Level: Staff- Line level Location: ME/GCC (Except UAE) Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 28/11/2016 Recruiter: Hyatt International Job Ref: DOH000641 Job Views: 13 You will be responsible to provide an excellent and consistent level of service to your guests. The Housing Attendant is responsible to conduct cleaning duties in the Colleague Housing,...