| Based around
on-the-ground realities, Living in... Qatar
covers the country’s history, its culture, the best way
to prepare a move, the subtle nuances of daily life and
social attitudes, the availability of housing, the
different education systems as well as tried and tested
recommendations for select shopping, dining and
entertainment options.
History /// 1
Early History 12 /// Towards Independence 12 ///
Development of the state of Qatar 18 /// Qatar in the
Twenty-First Century 19 ///
QUICK FACTS /// 2
Qatar or Doha? 29 /// Geography 29 /// Climate 31 ///
Economy 32 /// Population 32 /// Spoken Language 33 ///
Culture 33 /// Etiquette and Protocol 35 /// Greetings
38 /// Religion: Islam 39 /// Calendar of Islamic
Holidays 40 /// Other Religions in Qatar 42 /// Safety
and Security 44 ///
MOVING /// 3
Before the Move 48 /// The Move 50 /// Upon Arrival in
Qatar 53 /// Settling Down 55 ///
LEGAL MATTERS /// 4
The Legal System in Qatar 58 /// Shari’ah Law and its
Applications 58 /// Expatriates, Qatar Law and Shari’ah
58 /// Moving to Qatar: Documents Needed 62 /// Visas 64
/// Renewing Visas 71 /// Cancelling Visas 72 ///
Employment Ban 73 /// Changing Sponsors 73 /// Licences
and documents 73 /// Life style and the Law 77 ///
HOUSING /// 5
A Sprawling City 82 /// Rental and Purchase 83 /// The
Districts in Doha 84 /// Outside Doha 89 /// Temporary
Accommodation – Recommended Hotel Apartments 89 ///
UTILITIES & SERVICES
/// 6
Water and Electricity 92 /// Gas 93 /// Telephone 93 ///
Internet 94 /// Radio 94 /// Television 95 /// DVD /
Video Rentals 95 /// Press 95 /// Postal Services 97 ///
Home Services 99 /// Domestic Help 100 /// Miscellaneous
Professional Services 101 ///
DRIVING /// 7
Driving Licences 104 /// Your Car 109 /// Rentals 110
/// Car Inspection 110 /// Car Registration 112 /// Estimara
(Road Permit) 112 /// Insurance 112 /// Car Maintenance
116 /// Breakdown/Towing Services 116 /// Infringements
and the Law 117 /// Motorcycles 118 /// Pedestrian and
Bicycle Paths 118 ///
TRANSPORT /// 8
Traffic 122 /// Taxis 123 /// Buses 123 /// Sea/Water
Travel 124 /// Air Transport 124 /// The Future 125 ///
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