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Welcome to the Qatar Guide

Here we take a look at every day in Qatar including a great overiew of the whole country, a guide to living in Doha, where you may like to live in Doha, where to go sight seeing in Qatar and things not to be missed as well as a link to the Events Page so you don't miss out on any of the great events in town. There's also info on healthcare, driving, schools and all the red tape you are going to have to cut through.
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Qatar Country Profile
Here we have an overview of Qatar the country- everything you need to know... about Qatar's geography, history, demographics and economy and so much more. Read More >>
 
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Qatar Living Guide
Want to know what it is like to actually live in Doha or Qatar? Read our guide about everything from shopping to the weather, where to live and how to get about. Read More >>
     
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Qatar Sightseeing
There is a lot to see and do in Qatar from historical sites, museums and buildings to shops, parks, entertainment zones and fun activities! There are some sights to be seen! Read More >>
 
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Qatar Events
Want to know what's going on out and about in Qatar? We've got lots of things for you to do in this section. Coffee Mornings, Bazaars, Charity activities and more. Read More >>

Handy Qatar Features

flat hunting dohaAccommodation Types In Qatar
The lifestyle in Qatar is one of luxury with large apartments, restaurant eating, frequent travel and a safe environment. If you are moving here for the first time or are after some extra information on the accommodation and living in Qatar this guide is for you. Moving to a new country with a different culture to yours can be daunting as can finding accommodation without knowing the areas especially if you have to rent one yourself. Find out more about how to go about this and get yourself settled. Read More>>
alcohol licenceGetting Your Liquor Licence
The QDC calculates your monthly quota of alcohol based on your salary. The total amount of product sold to any individual at any one sale is not to exceed 10% of his/her basic salary. The shop does offer a good selection of wine from all over the world, as well as a number of brand-name spirits and a moderate selection of beers with 10 to 15 different brands available. QDC pays 100% landing tax on the import of all alcoholic beverages and no additional sales tax is added, making the prices reasonable, but higher than would be in your home country. Find Out More>>
al wabb dohaDoha Residential Areas
Our Doha expat experts have compiled this guide on where to live in Doha- looking at what the areas are like, what type of accomodation is available and the costs... we hope you find it really helpful when trying to decide where to live in Doha. Al Sadd is quite a busy commercial area with plenty of shops, cafes, juice bars and local businesses. It is probably more suited to single people or couples with no kids.It has very limited parking so traffic tends to often jam up especially on Al Mirqab Street. It has a few olders malls such as Centrepoint and Royal Plaza. Find Out More>>
banking in dohaBanking in Qatar
The Qatar banking sector mainly operates from Doha - it consists of nine Qatari owned banks and seven foreign owned banks. Three of Qatar’s national banks are Islamic banks. Islamic banking institutions must abide by the Islamic law (Sharia) and charging interest is forbidden - as a result there are fees for services. Both Muslims and non-Muslims have access to Islamic banking products. Standard banking facilities are available and offered at most banks, which range from current and savings accounts to loans, debit and credit cards. If you are paid in US dollars you may open an account in that currency. Read More>>
qatar visaQatar Tourist Visa
Here we take a look at how to apply for or get a tourist or visit visa for a trip to Qatar. The State of Qatar issues Tourist Visas on arrival for nationals of 33 countries. This service allows travelers or hotels to apply for a visa online ahead of time. Applicants are required to supply a sponsor ID in the application, which can be from a relative living in Qatar or an ID supplied by a hotel. Citizens from outside the above countries should arrange for a tourist visa through a Qatari embassy or hotel in Qatar. Find Out More>>
driving in qatarDriving In Qatar
We often get asked about the driving standards in Doha and have pulled together a guide for you. Driving in a strange country is stressful enough, but falling foul of the local driving laws can be very worrying, and indeed costly. This article will advise you on what to expect when driving in Qatar, how to avoid an offence, where to check to see if you have committed an offence and if so how to go about settling any subsequent fine. Read More>>
health care in qatarHealthcare In Doha
Qatar has a lot to offer in terms of healthcare. It boasts not only one of the most advanced neonatal care programs in the world but also some of the most advanced medical equipment. There are also many highly qualified specialists in Qatar from all around the world. Medical facilities are being improved continually and by 2012 Qatar will have increased the number of hospital beds from 1,000 to 2,000 with the opening of several new clinics including Hamad medical city.We've got a guide for you all about health care, health cards, hospitals and clinics in Qatar. Read More>>
schools in dohaEducation In Qatar
Need to know more about nurseries, schools, colleges and universities in Qatar? We've got a whole section dedicated to education. Here we take a look at nursery schools, primary and secondary education as well as boarding schools and universities. We've also got a round up of school fees in Doha in a handy chart so you can compare the costs. We've also got a spotlight feature on some of the best schools in Doha with lots of information about their curriculums, facilities, admission policies and contact details. So grab a cup of tea and get ready to explore all the education options Qatar has to offer. Read More>>
red tape qatarRed Tape
Moving to a new country can bring you into contact with unfamiliar processes and procedures and potentially a lot of paperwok. You're going to need a lot of copies of important documents as well as passport sized photos amongst many other things. Want to find out more information about all the red tape to get yourself sorted with driving licence, marriage licence, visas etc. etc? It can seem a mammoth task but with a bit of planning ahead and a lot of photocopying you can get yourself organised and take the stress out of the procedures. We've a handy guide for you. Read More>>
hukoomi government portal qatarThe Very Handy Hukoomi In Qatar
Hukoomi is government portal website in Qatar that can be used for a host of services from visa applications to bill payments. It really is a very handy website with all the forms you will need as well as instructions on how to get things done! Hukoomi is a gateway to information. The majority of information is organized into Topics, Services and People. Under Topics, you can find a host of information about Qatar. Topics on the website are meant to provide general information on important subjects, such as an overview of the Labor Law or an explanation of the country’s pension system. The Services section refers to the hundreds of online transactions, applications and service instructions available to the public. These include visa applications, school registration and bill payments. You can visit the website here Hukoomi>>
 
 
 
 
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