I am sure I have seen this before;-P

But as Genesis said, its never been said outright by a senior government member.

I agree Abu, wholeheartedly. I have said it once and I will say it again - Treat your staff with respect and give them their dues, and there is no reason to fear them leaving!!!

Why, if you are working in Qatar, would you behave any differently, professionally, than you would behave in your own country?

I have had 2 longtime employees in SA before coming to Qatar - 1st one I was with for 9 years - the second for 4 years and I have now been with my current employer in Qatar for 5 years (because I cannot go anywhere else).

I am a good and loyal worker and if you treat me right, I will give you the world.... Why Qatarisun, would you think it would be any different with most others in Qatar?

Exit permits - again, if you are treating me correctly, why would you fear giving me an exit permit? If I am getting everything I signed up for - and not being screwed over, I will be back, cause I feel appreciated and again, I will be loyal to you!!!

This is how it is the world over, why can it not be the same in Qatar? What are people so scared of?