Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has completed the conversion of 4 signal-controlled intersections and opened them to traffic as a part of the upgrade arrange of the Wholesale Market Street. The gap of Wholesale Market Intersection, Al Mashatil Intersection, gully Al Ghadeeriyat Street Intersection with Bu Hamour Street and Al Sidr Street coincide with one another […]
Year: 2018
Life in Qatar – Plan your finances
Life in Qatar Having decided to move to Qatar, the next step is to plan for this stage. You need to know what documents you will need, what to expect in the first few days and weeks, how to find a place to live and much more. Below are some of the topics you will need […]
Attention Qatar Drivers! Here Are the List of Driving Violations and Fines by MoI Qatar
If you drive in Qatar, it is of utmost importance to be aware of traffic rules so fines can be avoided. In a bid to curb the high rate of road accidents, the Qatari government has made the traffic rules stricter. The traffic system is based on points and includes severe fines that can lead […]
Replace Visit Visa with Work Visa
Sponsors can replace an existing used visit visa with a new valid work visa for the same person. Online Instructions Log in the online website of the Ministry of Interior. Select ” Extend Visa ” service. Enter the current visa number, you want to close, (consists of 12 characters) in the current visa number box. Enter the […]
Qatar’s non-oil exports increase 26.1% in August
According to monthly report published by Qatar Chamber (QC) on Saturday, Qatar’s non-oil exports increased 26.1 % year-on-year to QR2.26 billion in August compared to QR1.79bn in 2017. The monthly report of the QC on foreign trade for the private sector, prepared by the Department of Research, Studies and Management of the Chamber’s members from the certificates […]
Check out the documents you will need to drive in Qatar.
Ready to get started? Jump to these services: It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay. On arrival – 1 week rule Visitors can drive for one week (7 days […]
Kuwait plans ban on foreign nationals with low degree scores
The government is undertaking steps to ‘rebalance’ the country’s population Kuwait’s General Authority for Manpower is reportedly planning to implement a ban on issuing work permits to foreign nationals with lower Grade Point Average (GPA) scores. The measure would see only those possessing a university degree with a ‘good’ GPA score able to work in […]
Profession change on Qatar Resident Permit and checking the status
In Qatar all working expats needs to possess a valid residence permit that should clearly include their profession. Many expats faces issues with their profession wrongly mentioned in their Qatar’s resident permit. This can effect them in many ways like in obtaining privileges from official institutions and banks, visa on arrival, hassles in arranging family […]
Getting a Family Residence Visa in Qatar – Requirements and Conditions
Many expats who work in Qatar have thoughts about bringing their family with them either for a short-term stay or long-term. Bringing parents/spouse/children to Qatar for a visit would normally just require a tourist/visit visa. But those who are planning to want their families to stay longer, the Ministry of Interior-Qatar (MOI-Qatar) has posted the […]
Apply for a Temporary Driving Licence in Qatar
It is a legal requirement to hold a valid licence to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. Below are the various options depending on your length of stay. On arrival – 1 week rule Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licences from some […]