In implementation of Law No. (17) Of 2020 regarding setting the minimum wage for workers and domestic workers, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs announced the implementation of the new minimum wage for all workers, starting from Saturday, March 20, 2021.

In this context, all companies must comply with the minimum wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals and revise the employment contracts accordingly, as well as to allocating an allowance by the employer in the event that adequate housing and food for the worker or domestic worker are not provided, and the minimum housing allowance is 500 QR, the minimum food allowance is 300 QR, with the obligation to amend the employment contracts.

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs emphasizes that adopting minimum basic wage, housing and food would generate better relations between the employer and the employee. The State of Qatar is the first country in the region to adopt a non-discriminatory minimum wage, this has formed a fundamental pillar in the reform program and the transition plan to move towards a knowledge - based economy, as stipulated in Qatar vision 2030.

Based on that, the Ministry calls on individuals and employers to apply the adoption of the minimum wage, and for inquiries, you can call the hotline 16008.