QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) said that the ongoing digital transformation has significantly streamlined procedures and expedited transactions, enhancing the performance of its service departments during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The fourth-quarter statistical bulletin, which outlines key figures and statistics for the labour sector, alongside the results of inspection visits to various establishments, reveals that the Work Permits Department processed approximately 120,696 applications. These included 30,156 requests for new recruitment, 84,753 applications for general work permits (personal number extensions), and 5,787 applications for special work permits (sponsorship for dependents, GCC nationals, investors, property beneficiaries, etc.).
With regard to labour disputes, the bulletin indicates that the Labour Disputes Department addressed 6,316 complaints, of which 3,077 were resolved. The department also received 241 public reports, all of which were addressed and resolved.page 2
