All publications: Qatar
Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region
The Brief on Gender and Statistics in the Arab States region examines the critical role of quality, disaggregated labour statistics in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the world of work across the Arab States. It reviews the availability...
The State of Qatar and the ILO
The State of Qatar has been an ILO member State since 1972, and has ratified 6 ILO conventions, including five fundamental conventions and one governance convention. Over the past decade, Qatar has demonstrated a growing commitment to advancing...
NDC 2.0 Review in the Arab States
Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States
This report reviews the second editions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as submitted to the UNFCCC NDC portal by July 2024, according to the 9 policy areas of the guidelines, as per the ILO Guidelines for a just transition to...
New ILO-GCC joint report
Wage Protection Systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A regional analysis
This report, developed by the ILO in close collaboration with the GCC Executive Bureau, addresses a critical knowledge gap concerning the design and operation of Wage Protection Systems (WPS) in GCC countries. Drawing on public documentation and...
Fact sheet
Qatar: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet
ILO report
Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets
The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...
Policy brief
Identifying skills needs in Qatar’s financial sector: a perspective for policymakers
This policy brief explores the skills landscape of Qatar’s financial sector through an in-depth survey of firms licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). It identifies key workforce challenges—such as a disproportionately managerial...
Policy Brief
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance in the Arab Region: Conceptual framework and review of global good...
The Arab Region faces dual challenges: high labour informality (51%) and low social protection coverage (30–36%), exacerbating vulnerabilities. This study explores policy mechanisms to integrate social assistance and insurance systems, addressing...
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance
Conceptual framework and review of global good practices for countries in the Arab Region
2024
Progress report on the technical cooperation programme between the Government of Qatar and the ILO
This document provides an annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of Qatar and the ILO for 2024.
GB.352/PFA/INF/4
Establishment of new country offices in Angola and Qatar
This document informs the Governing Body of discussions and arrangements with Member States concerning the opening of ILO offices in their respective countries. This document is also available in French and Spanish.
Regional Report
Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States
This Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States: Regional Report takes stock of existing data sources on labour migration and migrant workers in the Arab region, drawing on individual country profiles. The report aims to evaluate...
2024
Heat and OSH Policy Brief: Best practices in the GCC region and beyond
In the vast stretches of the Arab region, the sun reigns with an intensity that touches all aspects of life. This is particularly true for the region’s workforce who, especially during the summer, face the relentless challenge of workplace heat...
Final Independent Evaluation for Technical Cooperation Project for the State of Qatar – Phase 2
QAT/21/01/QAT
Qatar: Regulatory framework governing migrant workers
The country briefs map the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in eight Arab countries, summarizing the legal rules about who pays for recruitment, whether passport confiscation is prohibited by law, minimum working conditions...
Social protection for migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A regional mapping of provisions on paper and in practice
2023
Progress report on the technical cooperation programme between the Government of Qatar and the ILO
This document provides an annual progress report on the technical cooperation programme agreed between the Government of Qatar and the ILO for 2023.
CSR
The ILO and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Qatar
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Social protection coverage for national and migrant workers in the Arab World
Qatar: Regulatory framework governing migrant workers
The country briefs map the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in eight Arab countries, summarizing the legal rules about who pays for recruitment, whether passport confiscation is prohibited by law, minimum working conditions...