Qatar’s Labour Reforms: A conversation with the international business community

The Ministry of Labour, QCCI and the ILO are convening a roundtable with representatives of the international business community to discuss...

The Ministry of Labour, Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI) and the ILO are convening a roundtable with representatives of the international business community to discuss the reforms and synergies to work together for the benefit of both employers and workers.

In recent years, the Government of Qatar has embarked on a comprehensive labour reform agenda in line with the National Vision 2030. These reforms will contribute to the creation of a competitive, diversified and knowledge-based economy. Legislation and systems have been introduced that have generated significant changes in the labour market in areas such as labour mobility, wage protection, dispute resolution, labour migration, and workermanagement dialogue

• What information and support do foreign companies need to navigate the new labour laws and systems in Qatar?
• How is international legislation on global supply chains affecting the operations of companies in Qatar?
• How can compliance with the labour law be further incentivized?