Freelancing is not legally recognised in Qatar, that's not to say that many woman don't work from home.
This account by an expat mother who is a freelance writer may be helpful for you.
http://my.telegraph.co.uk/expat/victoriascott/10156965/the-trouble-with-being-a-working-mother-in-qatar/
hi once again
i'm a freelance translator & report writer. I'm considering to start working from home. Does anyone know if this need a license? permission?
thanx in advance for your help
<em>edited by rmohamed on 15/02/2015</em>