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Registration: 13 March 2010
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Recently moved to Doha! by lozuk
Hi guys, Recently moved to Doha from the UK. Would be great to get tips from people and to hear a homegrown accent every now and again :) If anyone has any recommendations for dance classes and/or Pilates in Doha it would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Lozuk, welcome to Doha! I hope the weather isn't getting in the way of discovering the place. Not sure if this place does Pilates but if they don't maybe they will know of somewhere that does yamayogastudios.com The Sharq Six Senses spa does ... Read More
wanting to move my business from UK to Qatar..... by Stone_Solutions_UK
Hi all, I'm intending to move my stone fabrication business from the UK to Qatar. I have all the relevanT machinery including top-of-range automated CNC production line to do all types of bespoke work such as customised stone worktops, vanity tops, ...
First question...do you have a sponsor? You can't set up a business in Qatar without having a Qatari partner. Unfortunately setting up a business here in Qatar isn't as easy as it is in a lot of other countries. this link should help ... Read More
Moving from Riyadh to Doha by GuestPoster868
Hi there, I am an swedish expat who is probably moving to Doha this summer. I am living with my husband and children. I would like to know a little bit about compounds in Doha. I am looking for a high standard family friendly compound close to city ...
For City Centre (which is a major Mall, surrounded by business towers, hotels etc, not a city centre if you get what I mean) you are looking at the West Bay area which can be really expensive although in recent months the rents seem to have come ... Read More
Help in deciding from, USA to Qatar? by bilhajr
I've received formal offer from one engineering company in Doha, I would like to here some opinion about it. I've scanned it: INTERNATIONAL DOHA QATfAR Ref. No. : HRD/12161701 Date : May 31, 2011 CEO Ref. CEG-CIVIMECH-012-2011-R Dear Mr. ... ...
I think this is a terrible offer to be honest. Did you try looking on any other recruitment sites to see if similar jobs are listed? It says accommodation is a single room but where? Some of the standards of living here are not the best and you ... Read More
Dogs allowed in Qatar? by bnina34
Hi all, I need to know if I can bring my dog with me for a new position in Qatar? Here are of my questions related to Qatar living: 1. What are the rules for large dogs - are there off leashe area? 2. How is to rent a place, appartment/ villas/ ...
Hi, in answer to your 'doggy' questions, there are some large breeds that are not allowed but I'm unsure of the list. If you have facebook, definitely search 'dogs in doha' in FB or even in Google, there is a great lady here called Birgit who runs ... Read More
still trying to decide by Lills
Hi there, I am looking into moving to Doha Qatar as i've been offered a position at this address in Doha Salwa Road, Waab- Behind Nasser Bin Khalid Mercedes showroom). I'd like to know what the cost of accomodation is as i've been given 4000QR for ...
Lills, is this going to be your only form of income? I am attaching a link to the gulf times classified section so that you can get a good look at the cost of housing in Doha. It will show up as a pdf. Gulf Times Classified I seriously don't ... Read More
Tourist & Visit Visa information for Qatar by ExpatCookie
I noticed that the new rules for Qatar visas haven't been mentioned on here so far, so I have found a link for anyone hoping to visit visa on business or to visit friends. the official ...
new statement regarding visit/tourist visas to Qatar - postponement apparently http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=356181&version=1&template_id=57&parent_id=56 Read More
Looking for a Job in Qatar by Phiruse
Hi, I'm a computer engineer from Turkey and currently working in Istanbul, Turkey. I would love to work as a software developer in Qatar. Could anyone help me by giving information of living and working in Qatar?
I doubt it's the kind of 'information' we want to read...lol Read More
Tourist & Visit Visa information for Qatar
I noticed that the new rules for Qatar visas haven't been mentioned on here so far, so I have found a link for anyone hoping to visit visa on business or to visit friends. the official ... Read More
International schools in Doha by valerie swan
Hello there, My name is Valerie and I am originally from Switzerland. I have been living for the past 12 years in Ireland with my family. My husband Tristan is an irish citizen and we have three children who are 12, 10 and 6. Tristan recently got a ...
Hi Valerie, In answer to the dog's import question - try http://www.qatarpetrelocators.com/index2.php I've heard very good things about them and will definitely be using them when we leave next year. There is also a fantastic dog's group here, who ... Read More