www.qatarchamber.com
organizations. He lauded the Qatari human rights and labour legislations which preserve expatriates’ rights who are participating in achieving the sustainable development in Qatar. “Qatar Chamber co-operates with a large number of labour and business organisations and holds seminars and symposiums with a view to raising the awareness of labour legislations and laws,” added alKuwari.
Belal Mikkawy noted that the International Transport Workers’ Federation works closely with all bodies concerned with transport workers. ITF has regional teams working to strengthen transport workers’ rights in 174 countries around the world, he noted; adding that the federation represents 16 million workers. The ITF presents seminars and awareness campaigns as well as researches and studies on labour requirements and safety.
Issue No. 67 - March - 2018
raise their awareness of occupational health and safety requirements for employer and labourers. “Thiswillhelptoincreasetheefficiency in production,” al-Athba noted. He underlined the chamber’s efforts to ensure the commitment of employers and companies to adhering to requirements and provisions of the Qatari Labour Law aimed at providing safe and sound labour environment. Al-Sharqi said: “The State of Qatar is very interested in protecting the rights of labourers and implementing world standards to ensure better safety and health for all expatriates.” There is full cooperation and coordination between Qatar chamber and Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs in this regard in order to ensure the provision of a safe, healthy work climate in light with the economic and urban renaissance Qatar witnesses he noted. Sharqi emphasized the chamber’s support for all efforts being exerted by Qatar to provide an optimal and safe work environment through adhering to all international conventions and agreements and its positive cooperation with all
27