Despite abolition Kafala still plays on the minds of workers

The Kafala system remained a sore spot for Qatar for quite a long time and Qatar had to be at the receiving end of scathing criticism because of it many times. The authorities promised to remove and they delivered in December 2016. The much-awaited new labour law was implemented throughout the country with immediate effect. […]

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Is your employer delaying your process after resignation?

(Corbis Image) Both the employer and the worker may terminate a contract of employment of unlimited duration for a valid reason at any time following its conclusion by giving the other party notice in writing at least 30 days before the termination. I have been working in a Sharjah-based company for the past 20 years. […]

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THIS Is What Happens If YOU Caught DRUNK DRIVING in Qatar

The harshest punishment is the first one to be applied when there are several options available. One of the general principles of implementing criminal law is that, generally the toughest punisshment is the first one to be applied. An example of criminal offence is drunkenness. If the judge finds that there are two sentences for […]

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Are Entrepreneurs More Likely to Have Addictive Personalities?

According to recent research, entrepreneurs could be more likely to have addictive personalities. Here’s why.   CREDIT: Getty Images Culturally, it’s become acceptable to use the word “addiction” loosely. You might claim to be “addicted” to social media because you check it a few times a day, or claim to have an addictive personality because […]

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9 Common Resume Mistakes Every Job Hunter Should Avoid

Don’t lose out on your dream job because of these resume mistakes. Image credit: Shutterstock When you’re job hunting, your livelihood, financial wellbeing and career aspirations are on the line. Yet in the face of these giant stakes, very little is in your control. It’s no wonder the process feels so overwhelming. One way to reduce […]

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10 Tips for Finding a Job That Will Make You Happy

Image credit: Shutterstock Looking back on my career I’ve been fortunate to work for four great companies and have gone through three “career transitions.”  I went form WE Communications to Microsoft, then from Microsoft to startup Porch.com, and most recently I went back to my big company roots taking on a new role at SAP. […]

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Is your employer withholding your salary? Here’s what you can do now under new Law .

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has put a new ruling that employees will have the right to switch jobs without getting a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employers if the company fails to pay their monthly salaries within seven days of the due date. According to an official from the […]

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EXPATS IN QATAR SHOULD GET ALL THESE BENEFITS!!!

Working in Doha? Then you are eligible for the below mentioned benefits: Company accomadation is a must. If not, you should get stipen for the same. Annual flight charge for you and your family. Corporate pension Scheme Health insurance for boyh you and your family Company car if you nee to travel. Gratuity in Qatar […]

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