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LOADING OF PERSONAL EFFECTS, TIME FRAME The less handling is involved, the less likely it is that damage will occur. There are different scenarios: • straight to the container, which will be loaded on the ship the same day or the day after; • or to the moving company’s warehouse. This will depend on when […]
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THE MOVE Whether you are moving internationally or within Qatar, keep in mind that several of the international movers have partners/agents in the region. The decision you take is a very personal one as you have to feel comfortable, at ease, and trust that what will be promised to you will be done. A list […]
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MEDICATIONS AND DRUGS Some medications prescribed in your home country may not be allowed in Qatar. Your doctor might be able to inform you on what is permissible, however, for further clarification, call the officials at the Ministry of Health before you go. Travellers can contact the Ministry of Health’s Drug Control Department for replies […]
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MOULOUD (The Prophet’s Birthday) It always falls on the twelfth day of Rabee Al Awal, which is the third month in the Islamic calendar. EID AL-FITR (Breaking the Fast) Muslims rejoice the end of Ramadan with a three-day celebration (dates are variable depending on when Ramadan falls). Expatriates are often invited to break the fast […]
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GREETINGS Greetings are an important part of Qatari culture. Even when you do not know someone, it is recommended to greet him. The standard greeting in Arabic is Assalamu Alaikum (“Peace be upon you”). Refer to chapter 18, Quick Arabic, for useful everyday expressions. HANDSHAKING Generally, all business introductions begin with a handshake as you […]
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WASTA “Wasta” literally translates into using some specific means to go around the rules, bending them a little in order to get things done much quicker. It is mainly based on favours that are reciprocated on the other side. It sometimes contains an element of bartering and is a local, completely acceptable, means of getting […]
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ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL When moving to a new city, it is essential to know the fundamentals of tradition and etiquette in order to feel at ease, enjoy the new experience and take part in it, not only as a visitor but also as a resident. NATIONAL DRESS MEN The Qatari thawb is unique, specific to […]
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In the world of Ecommerce, Amazon is an online market whose top priority is to deliver high quality products to the doorstep of its customers. In 1944, Jeff Bezos laid its foundations when he made a small online book store which in 2020 touched a net worth of $386 billion. Its thriving success has not […]
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ECONOMY Second only to China, Qatar is one of the most visibly thriving economies in the world. Financial analysts have been predicting that by 2015 Qatar is likely to become the second biggest economy in the Gulf following Saudi Arabia, according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Oil production accounts for more than […]
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Let’s face it: clean water isn’t something we always think about — until we’re out camping, hiking in the middle of nowhere, or stuck in an emergency. That’s where products like the Emergency Survival Water Straws step in. When I first came across this pack of five portable water filters, I didn’t expect much. But […]
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