GCO highlights various labour reforms introduced by Qatar

Doha: Qatar's Government Communications Office (GCO) highlighted all the various measures taken by Qatar to protect the rights of both employers and workers. “The State of Qatar has pursued a consistent policy to protect and promote human rights, on the basis of our Arab and Islamic principles that uphold human values, and are keen to honour our commitment in this respect at the national and international levels to defend individual and collective rights and respect for human rights and dignity. Qatar has made significant achievements in terms of workers’ rights and work conditions in coordination with the International Labour Organization.”His Highness the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, September 2019 “The State of Qatar is committed to creating a modern and dynamic labour market. In line with Qatar Vision 2030, these new laws mark a major milestone in this journey and will benefit workers, employers, and the nation alike.”His Excellency Yousuf Mohamed Al Othman Fakhroo, August 2020

On the Labour Reform page on the GCO website they listed all the major reforms which have been introduced by Qatar over the last couple of years. “Labour policy is a complex issue and one that cannot be solved overnight. However, over the past several years, Qatar has implemented extensive reforms to strengthen labour laws, and increase protections for migrant workers,’ GCO said.