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Op-Ed

The role of career guidance in a changing world of work

Human-centered career guidance and employment services can support the transition or re-entry of job seekers into employment, meet the needs of enterprises and contribute to economic priorities.

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Qatar’s labour reforms: what has been achieved?

In recent years, the Government of Qatar has introduced major labour reforms, marking a new era for workers and employers. Key legislation and systems have been introduced to protect workers, and efforts are ongoing to ensure these reforms are fully...

2021

2021 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 2021.

World Social Protection Report 2020–22: Regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

This regional companion report for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is intended to complement the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2021–22. Social Protection at the Crossroads – in Pursuit of a Better Future. The regional companion...

Report

One is too many: The collection and analysis of data on occupational injuries in Qatar

This report presents an in-depth analysis of work-related deaths and injuries in Qatar in 2020, the processes through which data is collected, and how the current processes can be improved.

Occupational safety and health

ILO publishes report on work-related deaths and injuries in Qatar

Report identifies gaps in data collection on work-related deaths and injuries and calls for improvements.

Qatar's construction sector

Fair recruitment matters for business - Lessons from a pilot study in Qatar's construction sector

This brochure presents the lessons from a pilot to promote fair recruitment in Qatar's construction sector. The pilot showed implementing fair recruitment is possible with commitment and transparency amongst all actors involved.

The Fight Against Forced Labour and Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in Qatar

What is forced labour and human trafficking? And how are these crimes addressed in Qatari law? This handbook serves as a guide for understanding and identifying these crimes and the national strategy to combat them.

Social dialogue

Qatar's leading transport company holds first joint committee elections to promote workplace cooperation

Mowasalat, Qatar’s leading public transport provider with over 6,000 employees, organized its first ever Joint Committee election in a bid to continuously improve relations between workers and management.

Guide to employing a migrant domestic worker in Qatar

This guide provides useful information for employers of domestic workers to help build a just and healthy employment relationship, in full respect of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws.

Know your rights: A booklet for domestic workers in Qatar

This booklet highlights the main aspects of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws. It is intended to help domestic workers understand their rights and responsibilities.

Domestic work

Why is it important to celebrate International Domestic Workers' Day?

On 16 June, as we celebrate International Domestic Workers’ Day, we asked workers, employers and other partners in Qatar why we need to promote decent work for domestic workers and why it’s important to celebrate International Domestic Workers’ Day.

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Heat stress in Qatar: Study identifies effective mitigation strategies to keep workers safe

Outdoor workers in Qatar are able to perform their roles safely, despite the summer heat and humidity, if effective precautionary measures are put in place, academic study reveals.

Webinar

From Bangladesh to Qatar: Lessons from a fair recruitment pilot in the construction sector - Event agenda

Heat stress

New legislation in Qatar provides greater protection to workers from heat stress

Prohibited summertime working hours expanded by four weeks and annual health checks for workers introduced.

Safety at work

Heat stress in Qatar: FAQs for employers

Heat Stress is dangerous, but it can be managed. Find out how to mitigate the risk of heat stress among workers, ensuring protection and proper working conditions for everyone.

Safety at work

Heat stress in Qatar: FAQs for workers

Heat Stress is dangerous, but it can be managed. Find out how you can mitigate the effects of high temperatures while working in Qatar.

Qatar's Ministerial Decision on Heat Stress

The Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs of Qatar announced through the Decree No. 17 of 2021 a significant expansion of summertime working hours during which outdoor work is prohibited.

Safety at work

Heat stress legislation in Qatar: A Guide for employers

As Qatar introduces new legislation providing greater protection to workers from heat stress, this guide provides employers with the necessary information to mitigate the risk of heat stress among workers, ensuring protection and proper working...

Webinar agenda: From Bangladesh to Qatar: Lessons from a pilot in the construction sector