Doha authorities stepped up workplace inspections to take action against companies that violate the country’s labor laws.
Qatar is reportedly looking to hire Nepalis to work in the service industry during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, months before the main event, the Kathmandu Post reported on Saturday.
¡°We learned from the Nepalese embassy in Doha that Qatari companies have expressed interest in hiring Nepalese workers to work in the service sector during the World Cup,¡± Deputy Labor, Employment and Welfare Minister Taneshwar Bhusal told reporters. MASS MEDIA.
Bhusal added that Friday’s “ministerial decision” allowed authorities to continue recruiting. He also said the Nepalese authorities have also “requested a visa-free and free travel scheme for Nepalese workers” at the expense of the employer.
Nepalese officials did not provide further details on the number of workers to be hired in the Gulf state.
The news comes as Qatar prepares to welcome at least 1.5 million fans from around the world to watch the premier sporting event, which will run from November 21 to December 18 this year.
Guest workers from all over the world are busy preparing various departments, including the construction of World Cup stadiums.
As the first Arab country to host this event, Qatar has captured the attention of the world, especially with its treatment of migrant workers. The Gulf State was initially criticized for its lack of a policy to protect workers from labor rights violations.
However, he quickly reacted by introducing historic reforms, including abolishing the controversial Kafala or patronage policy. Under this system, workers wishing to change jobs no longer require a “letter of no objection” from their employer.
While the government has been instrumental in bringing about reforms, criticism of Qatar lingers over employers violating newly passed laws, according to findings by various human rights groups.
The Qatari authorities have stepped up workplace inspections to take action against companies that violate the country’s labor laws. Gulf states have also become more transparent about violations by releasing data to the public.
Meanwhile, Bhusal said his government has held talks with Qatar to ensure the protection of Nepalese workers.
¡°We are constantly raising questions regarding the safety of Nepalese foreign workers. Discussions have been held with stakeholders in Qatar and other places of employment,¡± the Nepalese official said.
More than 1,700 young Nepalese went abroad to work in the fiscal year ending July 16, and more than 628,503 received work permits, according to Nepalese media reports.
According to government statistics, this figure is the second highest in the country. Remittances repatriated to Nepal also made a significant contribution to Kathmandu’s economy, adding 986.2 billion new rupees ($776,611,3953).
The article also pointed out that although the demand for Nepalese workers is high, most of them are unskilled because they come from a lower economic background. Some end up leaving their countries without proper preparation.
Although the revised pre-employment course was introduced in February last year, according to workers’ rights representatives, it has not yet been implemented.
“Registration of institutions offering such training has not yet taken place. They require changes in working procedures and curricula,” said Maya Kadel, Deputy Minister and Director of Training and Research at the Council for Employment Abroad.
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Post time: Dec-01-2022
