Expatriate workers' role in Qatar's development lauded

The International Migrants Day in Doha Monday highlighted the significant contribution of expatriates in nation-building, in both the country of origin and country of destination, through their hard work and dedication.“Qatar is witnessing an important stage in its history … moving forward in a comprehensive and accelerated development that it has not witnessed before, and expatriate workers play a role in this development,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi said at the celebration, held at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.The event, titled 'International Migrants Day: Success Stories from Qatar', was also attended by HE Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh al-Marri, HE Major-General Mohamed Hamad al-Ateeq al-Dosari, the director-general of passports at the Ministry of Interior, and Dr Mohamed al-Hajri, director of the Health Emergencies Department at the Ministry of Public Health, among other dignitaries, and guests.Dr al-Hammadi underlined the importance of protecting and promoting the rights of expatriates.“The current phase has witnessed many important legislative reforms to enhance workerstarget="_blank"'>