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Author Archives: Alexandria Lipka
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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Pour Yourself a Glass
It’s a common misconception that Qatar is a dry State, meaning it’s alcohol-free. I can assure you, from first hand knowledge, that this is not true. For some considering a move like this, being able to pop down to the … Read More
Tagged: alcohol
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Ramadan Kareem
Yesterday, 1st August, marked the official start of Ramadan, the 9th and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, when all healthy and able Muslims fast, refraining from eating, drinking, smoking (and other sorts of pleasures) from sunrise to sunset. In … Read More
Tagged: Qatari Culture, Ramadan
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Residence Permit
In individual’s first priority upon moving to Qatar is, usually, to sort out their residence permit (RP). Entry into the country requires a visa, which you can buy from the Customs desk at the airport on arrival, but this is … Read More
Tagged: Residence Permit
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Being a Woman in Qatar and Dressing the Part
When I talk about living and working in Qatar to friends, family and acquaintances from the US and UK, I usually get asked two questions, the first being, ‘Have you ever had any trouble because you are a woman working … Read More
Facts about Qatar
I did say before that when I was first told about this job, I had to go straight to Google maps to find out where Qatar was located. Mind you, this was a few years ago, well before the 2022 … Read More
Tagged: Qatar Facts
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