Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Qatar, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Population
The CIA World Factbook estimates that Qatar’s population will have risen to 928,635 by July 2008. Local Qataris account for around 20% of the total population, with the remainder made up... read more
National Flag
The Qatari flag is maroon with a white serrated band that has nine points on the hoist side. The flag was adopted in 1971, the year that Qatar declared its independence.
According to the... read more
Local Time
Qatar local time is three hours ahead of UCT (Universal Coordinated Time – formerly known as GMT). It is fixed across the country and there is no summertime daylight saving. So when it is... read more
Social & Business Hours
The working week in Qatar runs from Sunday to Thursday with Friday (the holy day for Muslims) and Saturday off. Some business offices choose to take only Friday off, or give just a half... read more
Public Holidays
The two major public holidays in Qatar are religious ones: Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Fitr marks the ending of the fasting month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the... read more
