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Can an employer keep your passport in Qatar?
Qatar law requires an employer to return a worker’s passport after residence procedures unless the worker asks in writing for safekeeping.
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Qatar Labour Law No. 9 of 2026: key worker changes
The 2026 amendments revise dispute timelines, non-compete controls, covered categories, training requirements, joint committees and penalties.