Ministry of Labour publishes regulations on hiring retirees in the private sector

At a glance

• The Qatari Ministry of Labour has issued regulations allowing Qatari retirees to work in the private sector while continuing to receive their pension.
• Eligible retirees may combine their pension with a private‑sector salary in line with the Social Insurance and Law of 2022.
• The Ministry of Labour has launched the Istamar platform to facilitate the employment of retirees in private‑sector roles.
• There is no statutory minimum wage for these roles, with remuneration agreed between the parties.
• The initiative focuses on specialist and advisory roles to avoid limiting opportunities for new jobseekers and to support knowledge transfer.

The Qatari Ministry of Labour has issued new regulations setting out the criteria for employing Qatari retirees in the private sector. Under the framework, eligible retirees are permitted to combine their pension with a private‑sector salary, in accordance with the Social Insurance Law of 2022.

To support this initiative, the Ministry of Labour has launched the Istamar platform, which connects private‑sector employers with qualified retirees. There is no prescribed minimum wage for these roles, with remuneration determined by agreement between the employer and the retiree.

The roles offered through the platform are intended to focus on specialist and advisory expertise, ensuring that employment opportunities for new jobseekers are not adversely affected. All stages of the recruitment process are managed electronically via the Kawader platform. The initiative forms part of Qatar’s broader objectives to promote knowledge transfer and support the goals of Qatar Vision 2030.