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80 new professions ineligible to get driving licence ARABIA

80 new professions ineligible to get driving licence

The Traffic Department has added 80 categories of workers who will not be eligible to get a driving licence in the country, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Construction workers seek labour officials' intervention ARABIA

Construction workers seek labour officials' intervention

Scores of workers of a construction firm, having its office in Al Hilal area, have sought the intervention of the Labour authorities after their employer has failed to pay their salaries for the last 3-4 months.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Saudi hospital staff strike over unpaid wages ASIA

Saudi hospital staff strike over unpaid wages

Staff at a hospital in eastern Saudi Arabia have gone on strike over unpaid wages, workers said on Monday, in the kingdom's latest case of corporate financial difficulties.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
UN urges Kuwait to abolish migrant labour system ASIA

UN urges Kuwait to abolish migrant labour system

A UN rights expert on Thursday urged Kuwait to abolish its "kafala" system for foreign workers which has long been criticised.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Millions of workers strike in India over reforms, wages INTERNATIONAL

Millions of workers strike in India over reforms, wages

Millions of workers and government employees went on a day-long strike across India on Friday, protesting against the government's reform policies and demanding better pay.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Three hundred workers get free health check-up SPORT

Three hundred workers get free health check-up

Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) organised its 26th Medical Camp for low-paid workers at the Al Abeer Medical Centre in Abu Hamour.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Summer poses challenges for mobile car wash attendants ARABIA

Summer poses challenges for mobile car wash attendants

Health issues due to sweltering conditions are causing concern to some car wash attendants at parking lots, it is learnt.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar gives QR113mn to pay Gaza public sector workers ARABIA

Qatar gives QR113mn to pay Gaza public sector workers

Qatar said on Thursday it would give $30mn to help pay the salaries of thousands of Gaza Strip public sector workers left without a full wage package since 2013.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Striking Wal-Mart workers in China return to work ECONOMY

Striking Wal-Mart workers in China return to work

Workers striking at Wal-Mart Stores Inc outlets in China have returned to work after the firm agreed to consider...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QRCS volunteers shine in Ramadan activities ARABIA

QRCS volunteers shine in Ramadan activities

A Ramadan campaign of Qatar Red Crescent Society’s (QRCS) volunteers division is expected to benefit thousands of workers in the country.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Construction workers prefer outdoor duty after sunset ARABIA

Construction workers prefer outdoor duty after sunset

There has been a growing demand from sections among the country's construction workers for shifting all outdoor works after sunset in view of the scorching heat during the day.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QC tent hosts 200 workers every day ARABIA

QC tent hosts 200 workers every day

Qatar Charity (QC) has said its “Breaking Fast” project continues to offer food through the society's tent in Aziziya to single workers living in the area.

4:45 AM November 25 2016