MoL receives 18,748 applications for new recruitment in Q3, 2024

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour s (MoL) ongoing digital transformation has significantly facilitated processes and expedited transaction completio...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour’s (MoL) ongoing digital transformation has significantly facilitated processes and expedited transaction completion, reflected in the performance of its service departments during the third quarter of 2024.

The statistical bulletin for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 provides key insights and figures related to the country’s labour sector, including the outcomes of inspections conducted across various establishments.

In Q3, 2024, the Labour Licensing Department of the Ministry of Labour received approximately 91,452 applications, of which 18,748 were for new recruitment, 68,068 were for work permits (personal number extensions), and 4,636 were for special work permits (sponsorship of dependents/GCC nationals/investors/real estate beneficiaries).

Regarding labour complaints, the bulletin revealed that the Labour Disputes Department received 8,027 complaints, of which 5,062 were resolved. The department also processed 273 public reports, all of which were successfully addressed.

The bulletin also outlined the activities of the Labour Dispute Committees, with 2,357 cases referred to these committees during the third quarter of 2024, leading to 1,402 decisions being issued.