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Category Archives: Living in Qatar
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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How the Story Began
I have been living in working in Doha, Qatar for a little over a year now. Why Qatar you ask? Well, why not? When the contract for my previous job in the UK was coming to an end, and I … Read More
