COVID-19 Pandemic may affect infants' brain development

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Pandemic may affect infants' brain development; coronavirus can trigger kidney scarring

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Pandemic may be affecting infants' brains Coronavi..
Domestic workers in Qatar to serve 9-month probation period

The Ministry of Labour in Qatar has decided to extend the probation period for domestic workers from 3 months to 9 months, effective January 8, 2022. The said decision is in accordance with decision No. (21) of 2021 amending some provis...
Man arrested for illegally harbouring 15 domestic workers

The Search and Follow-up Department at the General Directorate of Passports arrested an African national for smuggling female workers of his own nationality and employing and sheltering them in Salata area. Acting on information about smuggling an..
Ministry Clarifies Cases of Which a Worker’s Permit May be Cancelled

In a video posted on its Twitter account, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) clarified the cases in which a non-Qatari worker's permit may be cancelled under the provisions of Law No. 14 of 2004 Labor Law. The explanatory video shows that there are..
50% reduction in settlement amount for companies not legalizing their workers' status

The Unified Services Department, through the service centers, continues to receive requests for expatriate workers working in companies in violation of the provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 regulating the entry and exit of expatriates and their reside..
Sri Lankan manager killed by mob of workers at Pakistan factory

A mob of factory employees in eastern Pakistan tortured and burned a Sri Lankan manager on Friday over apparent blasphemy in a "horrific" attack that Prime Minister Imran Khan said brought shame on the country. A police official in the e..
Saudi Arabia to slap SR100,000 fine on employers hiring foreign workers illegally

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has warned that hefty fines amounting up to SR100,000 will be slapped on any establishment that employs foreigners in violation of the labor and residency regulations. The same penalty will be imposed..
10 new Philippine rules for arriving travelers starting November 22

The Philippines on Monday (November 22) began implementing new travel rules for all international passengers entering the country. The updated rules cover testing and quarantine protocols, as approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Managem..
Dubai Starts Issuing Five-Year Entry Permits for Foreign Workers

Dubai started issuing five-year multi-entry permits for employees of international companies, the latest in a series of moves aimed at attracting foreigners and boosting growth. New permits will help employees travel easily to Dubai and take part ..

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