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Qatar Labor Law Amendments 2026: Mandatory Training, New Worker Exclusions, Stricter Penalties & Affiliated Company Sanctions – Full Breakdown
Qatar has introduced significant amendments to its Labor Law effective July 1, 2026. Key changes include mandatory training and certification for certain professions, new exclusions for part-time, freelance, and petroleum industry workers, stricter penalties for repeat violations (including public listing and suspension of affiliated companies), and a new penalty of QAR 2,000–10,000 and/or imprisonment for wage non-compliance.
Xavi
2 days ago
Qatar Reduces Residence Permit Grace Period to 14 Days: New Overstay Rules Effective June 2026 – What Expats and Employers Must Know
Qatar has reduced the residence permit grace period from 30 days to 14 days following expiry or cancellation, effective June 2026. Overstaying beyond the new window incurs a fine of QAR 10 per day. Employers must track permit expirations closely and notify employees promptly to allow timely departure or regularization.
Xavi
Jun 18
Qatar’s Kawader Platform: Major Digital Push to Boost Qatarisation and Align National Talent with Private Sector Needs in 2026
Qatar is advancing the Kawader digital employment platform to accelerate Qatarisation and align national talent with private sector needs. The platform centralizes job postings, verifies Qatari candidate profiles, uses smart matching, and tracks employer compliance with localization targets. Key part of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Xavi
Jun 13
Qatar Introduces New Residence Permit Cancellation Process: Key Steps for Employers & Workers
atar has overhauled its residence permit cancellation process for foreign workers on the mainland,
Xavi
Mar 14, 2025
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