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RasGas Photo for illustrative purposes only. With oil prices finally seeing an upturn, Qatar’s energy minister has called for international cooperation to rebalance the market. Yesterday, Dr. Mohammad bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry, led a delegation from Qatar at the 35th meeting of the Petroleum Cooperation Committee. The Riyadh meet included the ministers of oil and energy from five GCC states and Russia. QNA Qatar’s energy...

  (Representational Image) Doha: Qatar Tourism Authority has so far recorded 2.2 million visitors to the country over the past nine months. The number of GCC visitors has grown by 7 per cent since last January to top 1.088 million people. Saudi and UAE nationals who flocked to neighbouring Qatar soared by 8% and 17% compared with the same period in 2015.

Doha: Three public employees are standing trial for stealing QR30 million from an oil company. The defendants were charged with embezzlement and referred to stand trial at the Criminal Court after financial auditors uncovered the theft of documents and money. Two of them were employed as accountants, while the third holds an administrative position in the firm. They are accused of abusing their...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday said India was expelling a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi after briefly detaining him on what it called “false and unsubstantiated charges,” a sign of increasing tension between the two South Asian nuclear-armed archrivals. India informed Pakistan’s high commissioner, the top Pakistani diplomat in the country, that embassy staff member Mehmood Akhtar had until...

A question that frequently comes up among our female candidates is "What is it like for a single woman in Qatar?" To get the inside scoop, we did a Q&A with a 30-something teacher from the US Midwest. Working in Doha, Qatar, was her first expatriate experience. Now in her fourth year in Qatar, she was happy to provide information...

Following is a list, in alphabetical order, of some of the schools offering US, Canadian, and British curricula for schoolchildren. NOTE: Spaces are limited. It can be a challenge to find a space for a child in the school one prefers; it is best to apply early. International Schools in Doha, Qatar American Academy School Founded in 2000, under the supervision of...

Depending on the hospital and the position, we may be asked to arrange a telephone interview or Skype interview, between the hospital and you, the candidate. During the call, not only does the hospital assess you, but you have the opportunity to ask questions about the hospital, the hospital's expectations, and the lifestyle of the country. First, I know what...

Playing video games often involves solving tricky problems with logical thinking and trial-and-error strategies. Can you think of something else that requires these skills? That’s right – programming! In this article we’ve prepared for you 10 browser games for web developers and coders, that you can use to learn more about JavaScript, CSS and HTML, or as a proving ground for your...

As a foreigner, you won’t be granted rights of citizenship in Qatar. Qatar’s government is keen to protect the status quo and doesn’t want to compromise its cultural values or standard of living by allowing foreigners to become a permanent part of society. Your only route to becoming a naturalised citizen is by marriage to a national; even this, however,...

If you are interested in overseas positions, the easiest thing to do is contact us for information. Give us a call, or email yourresume to us, and we will contact you. We will then begin the following process (some of these steps may occur in a different order): We discuss vacancies with you, then send you information on your location/position...

A) LIFESTYLES What is the climate like in Qatar? The climate is characterized by a mild winter and a hot summer. Temperatures range from 7C/45F in January to around 45C/115F (and even hotter) in the summer. It is usually dry, with the prevailing winds coming off the Saudi deserts, but occasionally the winds come off the Gulf, making it extremely humid. What...

One of the most common questions we get involve what basic things cost — clothes, your daily caffeine fix, etc. In November 2011, we went to Doha, Qatar, and checked out prices in the following categories — keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list, but a sampling: Fast Food Coffee & Specialty Drinks at Starbucks Groceries Clothing...

DOHA: Three days of national mourning will be observed in honor of Sheikh Khalifa, who was the grandfather of the current Emir, QNA reports. Qatar to observe three days of mourning after the former emir, who ruled for more than 20 years, passed away at 84. This means that any special events are likely to be canceled and flags will fly...

Qatar to observe three days of mourning after the former emir, who ruled for more than 20 years, passes away at 84. Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1972 until 1995 Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passed away on Sunday aged 84, the Emiri Diwan announced. He ruled Qatar from 1972 until 1995. Qatar...