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Qatar has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1972 and has ratified six conventions including five of the fundamental conventions. 

In 2018, Qatar and the ILO have started the first phase of a technical cooperation programme to carry out extensive labour reforms. The second phase of the technical cooperation programme ran from July 2021 until 2024. The third phase of the programme will run from 2024 to 2028. 

Latest news and stories

Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization partner to help shape the future of Qatar’s workforce
ILO and QF team taking a group photo during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between QF and the ILO during the recent WISE 12 Summit in Doha, hosted by QF’s global education initiative WISE. Doha, Qatar November 2025

Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization partner to help shape the future of Qatar’s workforce

Arab region builds social insurance capacities through new ILO training programme
National delegations and social partners from 9 Arab countries united in Amman for the foundational course of the ILO Arab Region Social Insurance capacity-building programme.

Arab region builds social insurance capacities through new ILO training programme

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Publications

Wage Protection Systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A regional analysis

New ILO-GCC joint report

Wage Protection Systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A regional analysis

Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets

ILO report

Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets

Contact

ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar

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United Nations House Qatar
3rd Floor
Zone 69 Street 133 Building 20
P.O Box 18685 Lusail, Qatar