Whether you are exploring career opportunities in Qatar or already working here, you must be aware of your rights and duties as an employee. Here are some essential points compiled from the Qatar Labour Law, Ministry of Interior directives and tips from HR professionals: 1. Before signing an employment contract Make sure you’ve understood it […]
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Qatar Rail Signs New Agreements to Purchase 35 Additional Trains
Qatar Rail Signs New Agreements Agreement to Purchase 35 Additional Trains for the Doha Metro Project… Qatar Railways Company announced that it signed an agreement to procure 35 additional trains for the Doha Metro project, making the total number of trains serving the project 110. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Transport and […]
HOW TO GET A QATAR DRIVING LICENSE + MY EXPERIENCE
When I posted the photo of my driving license back in November in my Insta-story, loads of people here in Qatar replied with the happiest congratulations and a bunch of wow reactions. My friends outside Qatar, on the other hand, replied with simple good-for-you greetings. That made me realize that being able to have a driving license […]
Qatar’s friendly mobile radars to only alert speeding motorists
There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Orbital Highway, it is University Street. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safely. Here are the locations for the radars today (Thursday, October 4, 2018) Air Force Street – 100 km/h Dukhan/Shahaniya – 120 km/h […]
Visa for New Born Babies Born Outside Qatar
A number of expatriate women chose to go back to their home country when they are pregnant as it is easier for them to get the support and help they need this time from their extended family members. Qatar provides free visa on arrival for the newly born babies born outside Qatar. Getting visa for infant […]
Beginners guide to organic farming in Qatar
Doha: Everyone loves good food and if it’s something prepared out of veggies grown right in your backyard then it is simply the best. Though the concept of having a backyard garden is gaining popularity world over, either lack of space or lack of knowledge results in very few trying to actually work towards it. […]
Trump: Saudi king wouldn’t last 2 weeks without US support
US President Donald Trump speaks during a “Make America Great Again” rally at Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, on October 2, 2018. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN Dubai: President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia’s king “might not be there for two weeks” without US military support, as he sought to pressure the close American ally over […]
HMC’s Bone and Joint Center first in Middle East to use robotic-arm assisted technology
Doha: The Bone and Joint Center of Hamad Medical Corporation is the first in the Middle East and North Africa to use robotic-arm assisted technology in surgical operations as it has been performing this type of surgeries since March this year. In a interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Head of Orthopedic Surgery Dr Mohamed […]
When your RP or Driving License is Expiring? This App Will Alert You..
The permits and licenses come with an expiry date. It’s important to renew those before its expiry as invalid permits and licenses can make your life really difficult in Qatar. But, you don’t need to worry about missing the deadlines if you have installed this app in your smartphone. In any case, Ministry of Interior’s […]
Traffic Department has launched a new high-tech radar
There are two changes today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Wakra and F-Ring Road, it is Orbital Highway and Al Refaa. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Wednesday, October 3, 2018) Air Force Street – […]