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Uganda, Qatar Sign Landmark Labor Agreement, Boosting Opportunities for Ugandan Workers

Mourice Muhoozi by Mourice Muhoozi
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Minister of Labour, Gender & Social Development Hon. Betty Amongi & Dr. Ali Bin Smaikh Al Marri, the Qatari Labour Minister, during the event.

Minister of Labour, Gender & Social Development Hon. Betty Amongi & Dr. Ali Bin Smaikh Al Marri, the Qatari Labour Minister, during the event.

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The Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Uganda have consummated a comprehensive agreement aimed at bolstering joint cooperation in the domains of labor and labor recruitment organization.

The agreement, meticulously crafted and negotiated, represents a significant stride forward in the ongoing partnership between the two nations.

Under the watchful eyes of dignitaries and delegates, including Qatar’s Minister of Labour, H.E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, and Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, the historic accord was ceremoniously signed, embodying a shared commitment to fostering mutual growth and prosperity through strategic collaboration.

At its heart, the agreement articulates a multifaceted approach to enhancing the recruitment and integration of skilled and qualified labor from Uganda into Qatar’s burgeoning market landscape.

Through a series of meticulously outlined provisions, the agreement endeavors to streamline and expedite the recruitment procedures, ensuring a seamless flow of talent while addressing the nuanced demands of Qatar’s diverse economic sectors.

The culmination of this agreement comes as a beacon of hope for countless Ugandans aspiring to seek gainful employment opportunities in Qatar. The long-awaited announcement, heralded by the Government of Uganda, unveils the imminent signing of a bilateral labor agreement with Qatar, scheduled to take place on the auspicious date of July 21, 2023.

Anticipation mounts as stakeholders eagerly await the formalization of the Bilateral Labour Agreement (BLA), slated to transpire during the prestigious Doha Dialogue Conference later in the year.

Ambassador Hajji Abbey Walusimbi, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, expounded on the transformative potential of the BLA in governing labor migration dynamics, ensuring their safety, orderliness, and regularity, while steadfastly safeguarding the rights and welfare of Ugandans employed in Qatar’s dynamic economy.

Furthermore, the BLA emerges as a pivotal cornerstone in President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s visionary agenda to fortify inter-State cooperation, poised to capitalize on emergent opportunities and address the myriad challenges faced by Ugandan citizens abroad.

Against the backdrop of an annual revenue influx of approximately $1.3 billion from the global labor export industry, with a substantial $700 million originating from the Gulf Region alone, Uganda stands poised to leverage this agreement to further galvanize its economic foothold and empower its burgeoning workforce.

The scope of opportunities envisaged under the BLA extends far beyond the realms of skilled professionals, encompassing a diverse array of sectors spanning medical practitioners, engineers, drivers, housemaids, gardeners, and cargo handlers, among others.

Moreover, concerted efforts are underway to establish a robust monitoring unit tasked with vigilantly safeguarding the rights and dignity of Ugandan migrant workers abroad, with unwavering support from key stakeholders including the President’s Office for Diaspora Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gender & Labour Ministry, Internal Affairs Ministry, and Uganda Revenue Authority.

As the ink dries on this historic agreement, it transcends the realms of mere parchment and ink, symbolizing a resounding testament to the enduring bond between Qatar and Uganda.

More than a mere legal document, it epitomizes a shared commitment to mutual prosperity, resonating with the collective aspirations of both nations to foster economic resilience, social inclusion, and human dignity on the global stage.


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