Qatar
Qatarisation, Labour Law and Qatar HR News
Qatar HR news, workforce policy and hiring intelligence for employers in the State of Qatar.
Qatarisation became a statutory obligation under Law No. 12 of 2024 on the Qatarisation of Jobs in the Private Sector, published in October 2024 and in force from mid-April 2025. Private sector employers must prioritise Qatari nationals and the children of Qatari mothers in hiring and training, and file biannual workforce reports with the Ministry of Labour. Companies owned by QatarEnergy and those in petroleum and petrochemical operations are excluded. Qatarisation is also written Qatarization.
Employers also operate under Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, amended by Law No. 9 of 2026 on 25 June 2026. The amendments extended non-compete periods from one year to two subject to Ministry approval, introduced vocational certification under Article 23 bis, tightened the conditions for lawful strikes, revised dismissal grounds and expanded Ministry enforcement powers including Wage Protection System sanctions.
StrongYes covers HR, hiring, labour law, executive appointments and workplace technology across Doha, Lusail, the QFC and the free zones, for CHROs, HR heads and recruiters who need to know what is changing and what it means for their workforce.
What You’ll Find Here
– Qatarisation requirements, exempt sectors and employer obligations
– Qatar Labour Law updates and compliance deadlines
– Non-compete clauses, vocational certification and joint committees
– End-of-service gratuity, notice periods and termination
– Wage Protection System and minimum wage compliance
– Executive appointments and hiring trends
Key topics: Qatarisation, Qatarization, Law No. 12 of 2024, Law No. 9 of 2026, Qatar Labour Law, Article 23 bis, Ministry of Labour, Wage Protection System, non-compete clauses, end-of-service gratuity, Qatar Financial Centre, Qatar National Vision 2030.
