Protecting workers’ rights is Qatar’s top priority: Official

Expat workers play key role in the country’s renaissance: Al Dosari

DIRECTOR of Labour Relations Department at the Ministry of Labour Abdullah Al Dosari has praised the role played by expatriate workers in the country’s renaissance and sustainable development.

In a statement on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1 every year, Al Dosari stressed that the efforts and plans of the Ministry of Labour continue for protecting workers’ rights.

In this context he reviewed the legislation issued by the ministry to keep pace with a safe work environment for workers and make it more attractive to them, including but not limited to canceling the exit permit from the country, and a noobjection certificate from the previous employer, the establishment of a workers support and insurance fund to protect and guarantee their financial rights, promote a safe and healthy work environment, take measures to protect workers from the risks of heat stress, and other distinguished and pioneering legislation, including those concerned with occupational health and safety.

He pointed out that many international labour organisations and unions, including the International Labour Organisation, praised Qatar’s development and modernisation of its work environment, especially at the end of the last quarter of last year.

He pointed out that the Ministry of Labour takes into account any proposal in this regard.

Al Dosari indicated that the Ministry of Labour is in continuous communication and coordination with companies and employers, which confirms that protecting workers and preserving their rights is a priority for the ministry, indicating in a related context that the Workers Support Fund has already paid many dues to workers after a final ruling was issued on them by the Labor dispute settlement committees.

Al Dosari expressed his appreciation to Qatari citizens working in the private sector for their outstanding contribution to advancing sustainable development in the country, praising once again the role of expatriate workers in this regard.

Al Dosari has said many international labour organisations and unions, including the ILO, praised Qatar’s development and modernisation of its work environment