Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged expatriate employees to adhere to the laws and to respect the customs and traditions. MoI officials in a webinar told companies that employees should wear clothes that are not against moral values in Qatar.
“The expatriate when he comes to Qatar should present the highest and noblest morals, as he is the representative and ambassador of his country. He should convey a good and bright image of his country,” said Lt Col Ali Falah Al Marri officer from the Ministry of Interior.
Speaking today in a webinar organized by the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior in association with Al Rayyan Security Department titled "Crime Prevention is a Shared Responsibility", he affirmed that “an expatriate has to adhere to the laws and should be aware of custom and traditions prevailing in the host country as the host country is committed to providing necessary protection to him.”
Lt Col Ali Falah Al Marri
During the webinar, the officer spoke in detail about the role of police in crime prevention as well as the responsibilities of the companies in crime reduction.
He also talked about the most common complaints received by Al Rayyan Security Department which include theft, robbery, gambling, non-payment of dues, and drunkenness among others.
More than 100 people from HR, safety and security, finance managers, PROs, government relations officers and camp bosses of private companies and community leaders attended the event.
Al Marri urged companies to pay salaries on time to avoid delay, and in case of delay, workers can contact the Ministry of Labour. Companies also should protect the lives of the employees with safety procedures, food and appropriate accommodation.
Speaking more about the role of companies in preventing crimes, Al Marri indicated that companies must provide security in the worker’s accommodations and install surveillance cameras to avoid theft and attacks.
Also, in case of noticing any negative behavior or suspicious activity from any one of the employees, he urged them to inform the security authorities.
