Qatar, a tiny Gulf monarchy, might be known worldwide for its stunning wealth, ambitious Middle Eastern diplomacy and unprecedented winning bid to host a World Cup, but beneath the country's lightspeed rise to prominence lies a class of unprotected, often forgotten migrant construction workers whose lives can amount to forced labour. The workers, most of whom have immigrated to Qatar from South Asia, say many are lured by irresponsible companies who make false promises of big salaries and good conditions before withholding paychecks and taking away passports once the workers arrive. Qatari law requires that wages be paid on time and housing meet minimum standards of comfort, but most companies are never forced to comply, according to a new Human Rights Watch report. Qatar does not have a minimum wage, has not signed key international human rights agreements and prohibits unions, the report said.
Migrant workers mistreated in Qatar
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Qatar, a tiny Gulf monarchy, might be known worldwide for its stunning wealth, ambitious Middle Eastern diplomacy and unprecedented winning bid to host a World Cup, but beneath the country's lightspeed rise to prominence lies a class of unprotected, often forgotten migrant construction workers whose lives can amount to forced labour. The workers, most of whom have immigrated to Qatar from South Asia, say many are lured by irresponsible companies who make false promises of big salaries and good conditions before withholding paychecks and taking away passports once the workers arrive. Qatari law requires that wages be paid on time and housing meet minimum standards of comfort, but most companies are never forced to comply, according to a new Human Rights Watch report. Qatar does not have a minimum wage, has not signed key international human rights agreements and prohibits unions, the report said.
Mr Justice
Minister (2k+ posts)
These Arabs are pathetic......intelligently and morally low class but financially high class animals.........
awan4ever
Chief Minister (5k+ posts)
The same conditions are present in Saudi Arabia and UAE where there are absolutely no labor rights. The laborers cannot goto court against the employers who are usually locals and get preferential treatment at all levels of the police and justice system.
This is the racist attitude of the Arabs whereby they treat poor south asian labourers like slaves.
This is the racist attitude of the Arabs whereby they treat poor south asian labourers like slaves.
Mr.Restless
Senator (1k+ posts)
there are many points in qatari law which can help migrants but company have lots of powers against their worker at the end one person cant beat them in court..Qatar labour ministry every year spread this news that they are going to abolish their suponsorship law but nothing happens..oil and gas has made them the richest island in the world but violation of basic human rights tells the other story..
Aamir raja
Minister (2k+ posts)
This Dirty Country is biggest tout of America libya Pay Wahid Muslim Country tha jis Nay West k sath mil k bombary ki
llvlludassar
Councller (250+ posts)
Imranpak
Chief Minister (5k+ posts)
There is no Muslim Ummat so us Pakistanis should think about improving our own country. Arab's treat those from the subcontinent as slaves due to their social status where as the west with USA/NATO in particular kill their men, rape their women then steel their resources. The rest of the so-called Ummat couldn't care less about Iraq or the hellhole that is the Middle East.
Pakistan's potential is far greater then that of any Arab nation but until we utilise it others will not respect us. Nevermind the Arab's, Turk's or Indian Muslim's for that matter...think PAKISTAN!
Nevermind the corrupt and backward Muslim nations, if you're living in Western nations be thankful, loyal and respect it for looking after you. People like Zaid Hamid talk sense every now and again but his views are also incredibly unbalanced, why doesn't he ever see let alone condemn the human rights abuse by his beloved Arab's instead of talking garbage. Hassan Nisar speaks nothing but the truth only that Arab's treat not only Pakistanis but the entire subcontinental people as well as those from Indonesia and Africa as filth.
Be like the Turks who don't give a fk about these ragheads but are proud of their history. We can keep our Islam like them without being in awe of these people who USA/NATO humiliates like no other, serves them right!
Pakistan's potential is far greater then that of any Arab nation but until we utilise it others will not respect us. Nevermind the Arab's, Turk's or Indian Muslim's for that matter...think PAKISTAN!
Nevermind the corrupt and backward Muslim nations, if you're living in Western nations be thankful, loyal and respect it for looking after you. People like Zaid Hamid talk sense every now and again but his views are also incredibly unbalanced, why doesn't he ever see let alone condemn the human rights abuse by his beloved Arab's instead of talking garbage. Hassan Nisar speaks nothing but the truth only that Arab's treat not only Pakistanis but the entire subcontinental people as well as those from Indonesia and Africa as filth.
Be like the Turks who don't give a fk about these ragheads but are proud of their history. We can keep our Islam like them without being in awe of these people who USA/NATO humiliates like no other, serves them right!
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