The announcement was published on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and confirmed that the measures were taken in accordance with Qatar’s Labour Law and the decisions governing overseas worker recruitment activities.

According to the ministry, Minister of Labour Decision No. 49 of 2026 revoked the licence of Special Manpower Supply Recruitment Office.

A separate decision, No. 48 of 2026, revoked the licence of Riviera Manpower Supply Recruitment Office.

Both offices were identified individually in the official announcement, which confirmed their closure following the cancellation of their recruitment licences.

The measures do not represent a nationwide suspension of all recruitment offices or a general prohibition on overseas recruitment services in Qatar.

The Ministry of Labour stated that the decisions form part of its continued efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance and improve the operation of the country’s labour recruitment sector.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation and administrative regulations.

Authorities emphasized that these efforts are intended to improve the efficiency of recruitment services while safeguarding the rights of the parties involved.

The announcement is relevant to citizens, expatriate residents and businesses that rely on licensed recruitment offices to arrange the hiring of workers from overseas.

Recruitment agencies operating in Qatar are subject to licensing requirements and regulations governing the recruitment of workers on behalf of other parties.

Maintaining an appropriate licence is an essential part of operating legally within this regulated sector.

However, the ministry’s November 3 statement did not provide a detailed explanation of the individual circumstances behind the cancellation of either office’s licence.

It therefore would be inaccurate to attribute the decisions to specific alleged violations, customer complaints or financial disputes without further official confirmation.

The statement confirmed the legal basis for the decisions but did not identify a particular incident or publish a detailed list of breaches involving either office.

For customers considering recruitment services, verifying that an agency holds a valid licence remains an important precaution before signing contracts or making payments.

The ministry had previously warned members of the public about misleading advertisements offering domestic worker recruitment services through unlicensed operators.

It encouraged individuals to confirm the licensing status of recruitment providers through official channels rather than relying solely on promotional claims.

Anyone with an existing application or agreement involving either of the two closed offices should seek guidance directly from the Ministry of Labour regarding the appropriate next steps.

The latest announcement did not specify a special procedure for handling pending applications, refunds or existing contractual arrangements involving the affected agencies.

Consequently, customers should not assume that payments will automatically be refunded or that outstanding recruitment applications will be transferred without further administrative procedures.

The closures underline the importance of regulatory oversight in a sector involving employers, workers, recruitment agencies and contractual obligations across national borders.

The Ministry of Labour reiterated that it will continue working to strengthen compliance with legislation and improve the quality of recruitment services available in Qatar.

Importantly, the two licence revocations are confirmed ministerial decisions that have been announced as implemented measures, rather than proposals awaiting legislative approval.

Source: Qatar Ministry of Labour – Al Sharq Newspaper – The Peninsula Qatar.