Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has expressed appreciation for its workers’ role in supporting its projects through special visits, led by the top management, to the workers’ sites this month.
The visits headed by Qatar Rail managing director Abdulla Abdulaziz al-Subaie, CEO Saad Ahmed al-Muhannadi and deputy CEO Hamad Ibrahim al-Bishri came as part of the company’s Ramadan 2015 initiative - “This Ramadan: a simple thank you”, dedicated to more than 24,000 labourers working at Doha Metro construction sites, according to a statement.
The group visits involving management teams and employees saw a pleasant atmosphere where Qatar Rail’s top managers joined workers for Iftar at the Barwa City accommodation site, Qatar University station’s Ramadan tent and the Education City station’s canteen.
Visiting the workers’ accommodation, al-Subaie thanked workers of the Doha Metro Gold Line project for their hard work, saying: “Because you are an integral part of our projects’ success, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continuous efforts, commitment and dedication in helping realise the Qatar Rail vision.”
Al-Muhannadi visited the workers’ canteen at the Education City station early this week and shared Iftar with the team. Ten workers were awarded on the occasion for their performance during the past year. “We are happy to confirm Qatar Rail’s permanent readiness to extend a helping hand to all of you - our long-term partners whose daily contribution is making the railway mission possible,” he said.
Meanwhile, al-Bishri visited Red Line workers at the Qatar University station. Breaking the fast and sharing prayers with the workers, al-Bishri wished the team a blessed Ramadan, looking forward to more persistence and dedication in bringing Qatar’s railway network to life.
The Iftars received a “great response from the workers as they provided an opportunity to socialise outside working hours and better understand their role in securing the company’s progress”, the statement notes. During the Iftars, special gifts were given to every employee.
The Ramadan initiative comes as part of Qatar Rail’s efforts to give back to its workers to improve their welfare. The company has adopted the custom of holding yearly activities during the holy month to bring its workforce closer together.
Keeping the interests of workers in mind, Qatar Rail has adopted and incorporated the Welfare Standards for Migrant Workers (developed by Qatar Foundation) into all design and build contracts.
Abdulla Abdulaziz al-Subaie thanking a worker during his visit to the Barwa City accommodation site.
