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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Working in Doha
Considering the small size of the country, Qatar has a large number of expat workers, which is growing rapidly with the number of new developments. The high standard of living in Qatar... read more
Working Hours
Working hours vary, depending very much on what type of industry you are in, but on the whole, people tend to work about eight hours a day. Some companies give their employees a two-day... read more
Finding Work
The majority of expats coming to Doha have transferred internally within their companies. Others may have applied for vacancies advertised in their home country, but not many people... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
If you are accompanying your spouse to Qatar, you may find that due to higher salaries and not having to pay income tax means that you have the choice to work or not. If you decide not to... read more
Business Groups & Contacts
The Qatar British Business Forum was set up in 1992 as a means for business people to meet up and share their knowledge with one another. They meet on a regular basis to discuss business... read more
Employment Contracts
Employment Contracts
The employment contract (service contract) must be in writing and attested by the Labour Department. There will be three copies of the contract: for the Labour... read more
Labour Law
The Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing has a Labour Department that can give you invaluable advice on labour laws. You can also get a copy of the labour law book from this... read more
Changing Jobs
If you decide to change jobs, be aware that your current employer could impose a work ban upon you, for more information see the section above entitled ‘Banning’. When you leave your... read more
