Doha, with a population of 1.7 million, is the capital of Qatar, the world’s richest country. The country is preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which means a massive construction boom. As the Qatari citizen won’t do the manual labour, tens of thousands of migrant labourers have taken up the burden. Even in this unforgiving weather, where temperatures reach 45 degrees, you can see migrant workers slaving away. Dark glasses and reflective vests are ubiquitous.
Migrant workers on the their way home at the Doha International Airport, Qatar.
Ongoing construction site near the famous Pearl of Qatar. The ambience is dull as it’s Friday, a holiday.
Ongoing mosque construction by migrant workers in Doha.
Wheel barrows used by the migrant workers seen parked at Souf, a famous cultutal sopt in Doha.
Late evening work by migrants near Souq, the cultural center in Doha
Inside a migrant labourer’s camp near Doha.
Shoes in a shoe rack at the labour camp in Doha
Migrant workers along the corridor after work.
A Nepali migrant worker on his way at Souq, the cultural centre in Doha, Qatar.
A boatman, a migrant worker, working at Corniche in Doha.
Migrant workers relax along the promenade at Corniche in Doha