Human rights groups accuse Qatar of under-reporting deaths. The government strongly disputes reports that thousands have died on construction site accidents or from heat-related illnesses in the country's searing summer temperatures.
50 million people stuck in ‘modern slavery’: UN
The United Nations had set a goal to eradicate all forms of modern slavery by 2030, but instead the number of people caught up in forced labor or forced marriage ballooned by 10 million between 2016 and 2021, according to a new report. The study, by the UN's agencies for...
Infantino says Qatar migrant workers take pride from hard work
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers take pride from hard work when he was asked about the conditions of workers building World Cup stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar. Infantino said workers would feel proud about building stadiums for this year's tournament in the Gulf nation.
Doha sees roadworks, traffic jams in Qatar World Cup run-up
Development of drainage stations, water treatment plants, pumping, and rainwater drainage networks in several parts of Doha.
MENA connectedness ranking rising: Survey
The UAE is the highest ranked in the region, and the fourth country globally, in terms of overall global connectedness.
Lebanon migrant workers need ‘urgent’ help
78 percent of the country's population lives in poverty, higher than last year's figure of 55 percent.Qatar is the go to place for migrants workers looking for a decent life
Qatar employs some 2.3 million migrant workers in a total population of 2.6 million
