Qatar
Population: 907,229
Area: 11,437 km²
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Established: 3rd September, 1971 (independence from UK)
Capital: Doha
Why move to the Kuwait?
Wealthy from oil and gas exports, the Qatar offers a comparable standard of living to the West. Qatar has a modern infrastructure with an excellent transport system. Arabic is the official language but English is widely spoken.
Here you’ll find traditional Islamic values along with modern standards. Qatar does offer plenty of freedom. Most expats live in the capital of Doha which is a modern and thriving city similar to that of any Western city. Outside of Doha you’ll fine beautiful beaches and majestic sand dunes.
Alcohol is available and Qatar does have bars, and they’ll be found inside hotels or attached to a club. The main night for socialising is Thursday which is the start of the weekend. Crime is non-existent in Doha and it is generally safe for visitors to travel around the country.
One of the great attractions of working in Qatar is that there is no personal taxation.
Candidates with skills in demand can benefit from the tax-free lifestyle and booming market can be a great career move. The tax free pay and lifestyle is far greater than equivalent roles in the UK.
Climate
Qatar has an arid desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers. The average temperature range is 20º to 35ºC. In the summer months (May – October) it is particularly hot and humid, with daytime temperatures reaching over 40ºC during July and August.
Money
The currency in Qatar is the Qatari Riyal (QR), which is divided into 100 Dirham.
Passports and visas
Your visa will be organised by your employer once you have secured a job offer from them. For the duration of your stay in the Middle East they act as your sponsor, and all documents such as driving licence, bank account, health cards, etc are reliant on you being in possession of a Residence Visa, which will be organised by your employer.