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What Would You Like to Know?
I’ve have a few posts brewing in my big pot of ‘Working in Qatar’ posts but I’m just wondering if there are any topics that I haven’t covered that people interested in hearing about? I’ve gotten a fair amount of … Read More
Holidays and Vacation in Qatar
The second Tuesday of February has officially been declared a public holiday, ‘Sports Day’ in Qatar. Activities are planned around the entire country and I’ve got the day off. Sports day was a last minute announcement by the Emir in … Read More
Tagged: holidays, Qatari Culture
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Around Town
So, what is there to do for fun in Doha? How easy or difficult it is to make friends in Qatar? Life is what you make of it, as the saying goes, and this motto definitely holds true around here. … Read More
Tagged: Things to do
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Employment Packages
Qatar has been a bit of a hot topic recently with several major events placing it centre stage in the world’s media. For the most part, the press has been good and an increasing number of people are starting to … Read More
Tagged: Cost of Living, Employment
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Research Funding
The Qatar Foundation (QF) was established in 1995 by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. It is a private, chartered, non-profit organization with the objective of shifting Qatar from a carbon-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. QF … Read More
Tagged: Education, Funding, QF
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Importing Items into Qatar
A good proportion of my time at work in Qatar is spent doing paperwork; sending and receiving documents, and having things signed, stamped and officiated. Every task seems to involve endless amounts of bureaucracy. As mentioned previously, there are many … Read More
Tagged: Importing, Laboratory
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Language Barriers
English is the lingua franca of Qatar so if you don’t speak Arabic, this should in no way deter you from considering a move here. That is not to say, however, that issues with language don’t occur, in fact, I’d … Read More
Tagged: Arabic, language
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Home Sweet Home
After obtaining a Residence Permit (RP), finding a place to live is usually the second most important priority when moving to Qatar. Some people may be lucky enough to avoid this hassle and have accommodation provided by their employer but … Read More
Tagged: The Pearl
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Doing Business (or at Least Trying to) in Qatar
Doing business in Qatar requires many things but I’ve found that the most important of all is patience, and lots of it; things happen a bit differently here, a bit slower than what you may be accustomed to, and usually … Read More
Tagged: Chemicals, Laboratory
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Just Watch Out for Camels Crossing the Road
For getting around in Qatar a car is pretty much your only option. Most people own or rent their cars while some get by with having a personal driver take them places. There is a good metered taxi service (Karwa) … Read More
Tagged: Driving in Qatar
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