Expatriate workers hail Qatar labour reforms

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe recent measures taken by Qatar to provide a secure working environment to tens of thousands of expatriates and protect their human rights have come for huge praise from a majority of expatriate workers.They said many of the rights enjoyed by the expatriate workers in Qatar are not available in many countries.Among the measures recently taken by Qatar a  record time here in Qatar,” he added.“I have heard like other workers about the shelter and the Workers’ Welfare Fund. I thank the authorities for all their efforts to protect our rights,” he said.Anar said despite the fact that the location in which he works is far from the centre of Doha, the inspectors of the Ministry of Labor visit the site constantly and ensure all the health and safety measures are in place.“I came to Qatar a year ago and I was a bit apprehensive,” said Mahmoud Hussein of Pakistan.  “Thanks to the strict laws, we receive all our material rights without delay," he said.