The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 on behalf of the next of kin (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar. 

The recovered funds were remitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo for disbursement to the respective families.

According to the Embassy, out of the total amount, Rs. 23,641,182.00 was directly paid to the NOKs through its efforts, while Rs. 174,078,528.36 was transferred to the Ministry for onward distribution. 

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha said that several of these payments were related to cases pending since 2014.

The Embassy noted that the recovery process was carried out through close coordination between Ambassador Sithara Khan, Minister Dharmasiri Wijewardane, and Translator M. R. M. Fiyas, along with the respective companies, the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry, the Government of Qatar, and the legal firm engaged by the Embassy.

In comparison, the Embassy said it had recovered Rs. 172,992,764.43 in compensation in 2024, which was successfully disbursed to the NOKs in Sri Lanka. (Newswire)

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Nearly 140 children of Sri Lankans parents in Qatar have been denied admission to Grade One at Stafford Sri Lankan School – Doha (SSLSD).

In a letter to newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lankan parents in Qatar have urgently called for intervention. They cite financial constraints and other limitations that hinder their ability to find alternative schooling options for their children.

Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha (SSLSD) is the only school in Qatar approved by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education. It serves the educational needs of Sri Lankan expatriate workers in the country.

Parents of the affected children expressed frustration, saying their children had already completed pre-school education at SSLSD, only to have their applications for Grade 1 rejected. 

The admission issues have arisen due to the excess in student numbers, exceeding the limits set by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). 

Qatar’s MOEHE has since penalized SSLSD and instructed the school to remove the excess unregistered students and halt new admissions. 

Parents allege that the school’s management and Board of Directors failed to address capacity warnings, leading to the current situation. 

In April 2024, the school had communicated to parents of its decision to suspend new admissions, urging parents to seek alternative schools for their children for the academic year of 2024/25.

In a letter addressed to Sri Lanka’s former Minister of Foreign Employment, the parents expressed their dissatisfaction, citing the closure of the school’s Matar Qadeem branch as a missed warning.

This has left parents of 142 Upper Reception students, along with 385 other unregistered students, in a difficult position, as they scramble to find alternatives for their children’s education.(Newswire)

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Stafford Sri Lankan School-Doha [SSLSD] has been awarded the prestigious “Clear Flag” award at the Appreciation Level for the academic year 2023-2024. 

According to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, this recognition, given for achieving zero violations throughout the year, highlights the school’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence. The award ceremony is set to take place on 25 September 2024 at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the SSLSD in ensuring its compliance with all relevant regulations, despite numerous challenges. Under the close supervision of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha, the school has adhered strictly to the standards required by the host country.

Accordingly, one of the key measures implemented was a temporary halt on student admissions until full compliance with the National Student Information System [NSIS] was achieved. In that context, demonstrating its commitment to integrity, the Embassy did not exert any pressure on the school management to admit children of the Embassy staff.

This award stands as a testament to the dedication of the Embassy and the Board of Directors of the school in ensuring that Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha operates in full alignment with the rules and regulations of Qatar, setting a standard for excellence and transparency. (Newswire)

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