dragonladyoz
Australian expat in Qatar
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Australian
Lives in Doha
Registration: 23 May 2012
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Questions on working/living in Qatar by Niz1984
Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ...
Probation would be a minimum of 3mths but could be as long as 6mths - again depends on the company - it is a question that is always worth asking over here. It is also important to ask if they will process your residence permit during your ... Read More
Questions on working/living in Qatar by Niz1984
Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ...
Hi, 29 M from Ottawa, Canada considering a move to Qatar and I have some questions that would help clarify what I have read so far. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. How much roughly it costs per month to live in Qatar? (I am not into the bar ... Read More
Qatar - Questions on living there by Tomlewakowski
My friend's nephew is considering a job in Qatar, but we know nothing about neighborhoods, costs of living, safety, transit, blah blah blah. He is a new grad considering a role in sales. We have the expected salary ranges in Qatar, but what ...
My friend's nephew is considering a job in Qatar, but we know nothing about neighborhoods, costs of living, safety, transit, blah blah blah. He is a new grad considering a role in sales. We have the expected salary ranges in Qatar, but what ... Read More
looking for an orthodontist by flavinos
Hello, I'am looking for a good orthodontist wo could possibly speak french..if not, I will try anyway :) Do you have any contact? Thank you!! Flavie
Family Dental Clinic has orthodontists - don't know about the French though - 44666227 Read More
School system in Doha by ramroumma
Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...
There are several Newton Schools and most of the reviews on Qatar Living are about D-Ring campus, which doesn't technically exist as of this year, as they have moved to new school at Barwa, taking students from some of the other NIS campuses as ... Read More
School system in Doha by ramroumma
Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...
All the English first language international schools (the ones mentioned above) have instruction only in English - unless you are in an Arabic or French class at least - then you would obviously be learning those languages and speaking them! Read More
School system in Doha by ramroumma
Hello I hope everybody is doing well. I will be moving soon from US to Doha. I have a daughter who is 4 and I am trying to find a school for her. At home we speak French, Arabic and English. So I don't know yet to which kind of school I should ...
There are two types of school - Qatari State and International Private and in the pre-K years there are also private nurseries that teach up to Year 1 (age 6). Qatari State - only teach in Arabic - separate sex schools - don't know much more than ... Read More
Theater Play by Mareeza0604
Any nice theater play or concert schedule in QNCC? Like the Yanni Concert which was held last March. Amazing! Let me know the schedule of plays. Would be great if Qatar holds a nice ballet performance or an orchestra! Saludos!
Mareeza there is an Orchestra in Qatar, they are based at Katara and have a full performance program each year. If you google Qatar Symphony Orchestra you will find their website - where you can sign up for emails or 'follow' them. Read More
Medical Test Req: for Resident Permit by SIAS
Hi Folks, Can any one advise, what is the Qatar Medical tests policy for Employment Visa. is this same like UAE or different? Thanks
What specifically are you wanting to know? But, yes, it would be similar to UAE. It includes a chest xray and blood tests. Read More
Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar
Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western expat from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...
not many schools teach American curriculum - from what I hear around the place I would steer well clear of Compass - DESS is apparently quite good, several of the kids from our compound attend there and parents are very happy. Other schools to try ... Read More
Ramadan by Adam j
Hello Friends, Hope you are doing great. As we know the month of Ramadan will start on the 10th of July, and my friends informed me that during the month of ramadan most of the hotels will close their outlets. am here from 4 months ago, and am ...
hotel restaurants/cafes will be open during Ramadan, with some areas cordoned off for non-muslim guests to eat during the day "unseen". All other restaurants/cafes will open in the evening, like the malls/souq unless their owners have decided to ... Read More
Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar
Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western expat from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...
Do you know the location of the office? Qatar is generally quite clean and neat in all areas, there is no 'better' area with that respect - so really you can live any any area. Generally it is the travel time/construction that you have to consider ... Read More
Cost of living with family-potential offer from Qatar Petroleum by jyotikar
Hi: I have a potential offer form Qatar Petroleum. I will be making a visit next week for 3-4 days to finalize the offer details. However, I was curious about life for a western expat from Houston, US with a family of 4, wife and 2 kids. Which is ...
Only one American school in Doha - so your choice is a bit limited!!! Most schools in Doha teach a British curriculum. Cost of housing will depend on the size and location - but for a 3 bed unfurnished a.t.m. you will be looking at paying at least ... Read More
Info for a tourism visit? by Tolnoi
Please how do I come Qatar for a tourism visit? Am residing here in Malaysia, studying Malahu, Am originally from Guinea.. Thanks.
You have to apply for a tourist visa through the embassy in the country where you are living, or through the hotel where you will be holidaying in Qatar. The only exceptions are those who hold passports from any of the following ... Read More
potential move to doha by weschipske
I have an offer of employment in Doha, a very good package. my problem is that my wife is not on board because of what she read at the u.s. dept of state website regarding security risks, dicey police actions, and employer control over work visa ...
1. To be honest, there are security risks in this part of the world, with current threats and new ones emerging periodically, you have to accept that if you come here. But, the US Embassy will give you tips about 'how to be safe' (really its mostly ... Read More