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Qatar raises minimum wage
It is the latest in a series of labour reforms by the 2022 FIFA World Cup host which in the lead up to the tournament has faced accusations that migrant workers are exploited. The new minimum wage is non-discriminatory and applies to all workers, the labour ministry said in a statement. Companies must also provide workers with accommodation and food or an additional combined monthly stipend of 800 riyals, it said....The changes announced on Sunday will come into effect in six months, the labour ministry said.