A collection of 7 posts
If we take a step back and look at how many people there are in the world it helps us to see the big picture. According to the United Nations there are approximately 7.7 billion people on planet Earth. How many have access to the Internet? Apparently we reached
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Qatar is an Islamic country and Qataris dress traditionally. Expats and travelers are expected to wear modest clothes and avoid shorts, mini skirts and tank tops. Bikinis are allowed on the beach or hotel pools. There is no specific dress code for expats or travelers, but it is expected and
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Qatar has the highest per capita income in the world. The country is a high-income economy due to the revenues from oil and natural gas. Petroleum and natural gas bring more than 70% of Qatar’s total government revenue. Banking and tourism also generate income for the country.
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Qatar is one of the safest countries in the world. It’s the safest country in the Middle East according to the Global Peace Index of 2019 and the country with the lowest crime rate according to Numbeo Crime Index of 2019. The most common crime is pickpocketing, nevertheless, there
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The novel Coronavirus has infected hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, while the fatalities are tens of thousands. On March 11 it was declared as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). With all of the latest news and updates of events cancellations, suspension of schools, 'work from home' model
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Alcohol consumption in public is not allowed. It is legal to buy alcohol holding a specific permit and also, drinking alcohol is allowed to licensed hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars. Alcohol can be found in Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) and the amount the can be spent depends on the resident’
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The cost of living in Qatar is strongly related to one’s lifestyle and country of origin. The monthly house rent can be up to one third of a family income. Employers offer packages including housing and transportation allowances, medical cover or education allowance. Qatar does not impose salary taxes,
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