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 Print Email Qatar at Glance The State of Qatar is a sovereign and independent state in the Middle East, occupying a peninsula that juts into the Arabian Gulf. Since its complete independence from Britain in 1971, Qatar has emerged as one of the world’s most important producers of oil and gas. It is an Islamic State whose laws and customs follow the...

 Print Email Pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 By 2030, Qatar aims to be an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people. Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. Economic Development Development of a competitive...

 Print Email All visitors to Qatar require a visa, and certain passengers are eligible for visas on arrival. When travelling from Qatar, all expatriate residents, as well as some visitors, must have exit permits. For your own convenience and comfort, it’s best to confirm these requirements before starting your journey. Arrivals Important information for passengers arriving at Hamad International Airport. Using your e-gate card If...

 Print Email 1 2 3 4 5 6 Previous Next The value of Qatar’s non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2017 reached QR 8.6 billion and the value in June stood at QR 793.3 million, according to the monthly report of Qatar Chamber on foreign trade of the private sector, which was issued on...

  09 Aug 2018 - 0:51 The Peninsula DOHA: The new crescent of Dhul Hijjah of 1439 H will appear on 29 Dhul Qa’da (August 11) at 12:59pm, Doha local time, which is the day of sighting, according to astronomical calculations by Qatar Calendar House. Hence Sunday (August 12) is the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1439 H. The decision of the entry of...

  13 Aug 2018 - 0:35 The children attend the summer camp by QNCECS. The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS) has helped educate students about Qatar at summer camps. The move came within the framework of the participation of the QNCECS in the activities and events of the summer camps organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher...

How will the International Court of Justice's preliminary order to reunite Qatari-UAE families affect the blockade? 24 Jul 2018 18:56 GMT Politics, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Human Rights, Middle East It is the first ruling by the UN's top court on the Gulf crisis. The International Court of Justice has ordered the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to immediately allow Qatari-UAE mixed families, who were separated by the blockade...

LEGAL  10 months   ago  2442 Home Legal Driving License Rules for Qatar Visitors FacebookTwitterPinterestMore All visitors to Qatar on Business or visit visa are allowed to drive in Qatar for only 7 days from the date of their entry using their valid National Driving License, this rule is applicable for all nationalities . Once the 7 day period is over they need...

LEGAL  10 months   ago  823 Home Legal IMPORTANT INFO! For Expats! Getting Terminated in Qatar, Know a Few Things   FacebookTwitterPinterestMore The Qatar Labor has a broad section discussing the rights and obligations of employees if they leave the job or in the event that they are fired by their employer. These laws help understand both the employer and employees about their rights...

LEGAL  9 months   ago  1022 Home Legal Changing Job in Qatar: Things to know FacebookTwitterPinterestMore Last year December Qatar nullified 'Kafala' framework and changed its regulations into contract-based framework, numerous expats tried to change occupations realizing that they no longer need to acquire their employer’s authorization to show to another organization at the end of the contract period. What Kafala System mentions...

LEGAL  9 months   ago  717 Home Legal Getting Work Visa after receiving an offer letter FacebookTwitterPinterestMore A work visa is needed in Qatar if you are a family member, partner or someone planning to work. To get the visa processed, you will need a Qatari national to be your sponsor. All businesses in Qatar are owned by citizens and your employer...

LEGAL  9 months   ago  3094 Home Legal  If you have worked in Qatar but now you are BANNED you can come back without... FacebookTwitterPinterestMore If you have worked in Qatar but now you are banned you can come back without NOC if you have new offer by a new employer. New Job offer from new employer that is all you need to...

LEGAL  9 months   ago  3094 Home Legal  If you have worked in Qatar but now you are BANNED you can come back without... FacebookTwitterPinterestMore If you have worked in Qatar but now you are banned you can come back without NOC if you have new offer by a new employer. New Job offer from new employer that is all you need to...

LEGAL QATAR  3 months   ago  1463 Home Legal Residents of Qatar can now apply for family visit visas online FacebookTwitterPinterestMore Residents seeking to apply for family visit visas can now do it online through the Ministry of Interior's (MoI) website and Metrash2 service. This service was launched by the MoI on Tuesday. The move comes as part of the MoI's plan to boost...