List of Qatar Holidays for 2018
Here’s something to look forward to in the new year. Take note of the upcoming holidays in Qatar for 2018 so you can plan your vacations and leaves accordingly. So …
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Qatar Introduces Simplified Residence Procedures
Good news to all expats bound for Qatar! The Ministry of Interior has introduced a new system when expats can complete the requirements while still in their home country. This …
List of Violations and Fines on Littering in Qatar
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has approved the new law banning littering in the whole of Qatar. According to Law No. 18 of 2017 on Public …
New Labour Law in Qatar
Most expats in Qatar, including myself, have been waiting for changes to be made on the sometimes abusive labor laws. And when it finally took effect in December of last …
5 Rights Household Workers are Entitled to in New Law
The Emir of Qatar has signed Law No. 15 of 2017, which provides more legal protection to household workers such as nannies, gardeners, drivers and other domestic help. Previously, this …
Eid al-Adha in Qatar Expected to Fall on September 1, 2017
Qatar Calendar House announced that the first day of Eid al-Adha will start on September 1, 2017. This holiday is also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, which commemorates …
Qatar Observance of Eid al-Adha, Feast of Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. It is one of the two most important …
Qatar-Saudi Border Reopened for Hajj Pilgrimage
The King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has recently ordered that the borders between Saudi and Qatar be reopened. Other borders and airport has also been …