Qatar recently announced Visa Free Entry to nationals of 81 countries including Pakistan (to find out which other countries get visa on arrival in Qatar, read here). I was ecstatic at the news, because Qatar has been my home for the last 13 years and I absolutely love the place! I wrote a post on 26 countries that offer Visa Free […]
Month: August 2018
Qatar Labor Law: Compensation for Death and Disability
Base monthly Wage; Plus cost of living allowance, if any Salary Up to 400 Riyals per month – Compensation 13,000 Riyals Salary From 401 to 700 Riyals per month – Compensation 16,000 Riyals Salary From 701 to 1000 Riyals per month – Compensation 20,000 Riyals Salary Over 1000 Riyals per month – Compensation 27,000 Riyals […]
QIMC’s stake in QPPC capital rises to 66.66%
The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) announced the completion of the acquisition of the foreign partner’s stake in Qatar Plastic Products Company (QPPC) amounted to 33.33 percent, raising its share in the company’s capital to 66.66 percent. QIMC Chief Executive Officer Abdulrahman Al Ansari said in a statement, published on the Qatar Stock […]
Locations of the ten roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Thursday, August 30, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Orbital Highway it is on University Street. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Thursday, August 30, 2018) Air […]
Lessons on blockade to be part of curriculum at all levels
Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi (third left), Under-secretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi (third right), and President of Qatar University, Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham (second left), with other officials during the welcoming ceremony at […]
3 Tips To Reclaim Your Passport From Your Employer
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the Philippine passport is an essential travel document which serves as personal identification. It gives you privilege to demand immediate expatriation from the country which is in conflict or puts you in danger. It is your right not to give in to the demand of your foreign employer to get […]
Guide for Checking Travel ban in Qatar
Despite the fact that Qatar recently established a new labour law, a few things, like travel bans, still exist. A travel ban is typically set on people who have criminal/civil evidence against them. In case that oneis willing to leave the nation and feelsthat he/she may have a travel bancircular set up, this is the […]
Ashghal completes four infrastructure, road development projects for new academic year
Abu Hamour to F Ring Side-Woqood junction. The Peninsula DOHA: Ashghal has completed four projects in terms of the development of local roads and infrastructures for the different areas in 2018 (till now) including Rawdat Rashid, Bani Hajer North, Al Aziziya East and Rwadat Aba Al Hayran reaching 28 projects. The upgrade works involves 18,807 […]
Thousands of stadium workers get cooling vests
Stadium workers wearing cooling vests. The Peninsula DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has delivered thousands of state-of-the-art cooling vests to workers building stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The cooling vests, which have been designed by UK-based apparel experts TechNiche, reduce a wearer’s body temperature by up to 15°C. Testing […]
Locations of the ten roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Wednesday, August 29, 2018)
File picture used for representation. The Peninsula Online There is one change and a new addition today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Wakrah, Orbital Highway and the addition is The Pearl. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the […]