As the diplomatic crisis began imposing a trade and travel ban on Qatar, one of the main concerns of the residents of Qatar was the access to all the products that were being imported from the blockading nations. However, the crisis turned out to be an opportunity for local producers with supermarkets storing locally produced […]
Year: 2018
Best Budget Supermarkets in Qatar
Making money isn’t easy and particularly when you are an expat working in Qatar, every single penny counts. Most expats take on average a salary of QR2500 per month and given that Qatar is becoming increasingly expensive each passing day, the said salary may not be enough to sustain you in the country, unless you […]
Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department
The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department is responsible for: Educating and supporting authors and performers about the best practices for exercising their intellectual property and financial rights. Settling intellectual property disputes between authors and performers, sound-recording producers, patent holders, Integrated Circuits Designs and other intellectual property holders. Managing copyright and intellectual property disputes locally and […]
Qatar NEW LABOR LAW and Working CONTRACTS
DON’T SIGN NEW CONTRACTS AFTER or BEFORE NEW LABOR LAW. There is no need for the companies to make new contracts with their employees after implementation of the new law but the existing contracts will be valid as long as the employee is willing to continue in his job. Work Contract for New Expats: A […]
Preparing for your driving test in Qatar
Obtaining a driving license is one of the milestones of our lives, which enhances our independence and in the longer run saves us long commute times. The minimum age prescribed in Qatar for learning how to drive and subsequently apply for a licence has been set at 18 by authorities. In order to learn how […]
These professions in GCC are eligible for visa-on-arrival in Qatar
Qatar has visitor travel arrangements with 33 countries and citizens of these countries can get Tourists Visa on arrival. Similarly, 201 categories of professionals who hold valid residency permit in any GCC (Gulf Co-operative Council) country can get visa on arrival. For those whose country is not on the list, a visa should be applied […]
HH the Amir yesterday issued law on Unified Economic Register
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Law No. 14 of 2018 on the Unified Economic Register. The Law characterizes the Unified Economic Register as a record in which monetary endeavors and independently employed people are enrolled, and the financial foundation as an individual venture or organization or substance occupied with […]
Flying from Doha to Asia? Check these baggage rules
While flying out on vacation or holidays from Doha to Asian countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. expats always have one thing at the back of their minds, which is, not exceeding the allowed baggage weight on the airline they have chosen to travel with and at the same time carrying all […]
Employers urged to prepare for new entry and exit rules
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) have called on all private companies and employers to prepare for the implementation of the amendment of the law regulating entry, exit and residency of the expatriates. “The Ministry has finished every one of the techniques identified with the […]
Lekhwiya Qatar: Here is How it protects the country and its people
As you voyage down the lanes of Doha, numerous a period you more likely than not passed a brilliant red land cruiser with yellow trimmings and the word ‘Lekhwiya’ imprinted on its side in English and Arabic stopped along the edge of the street or close movement lights in vital areas around the nation. What’s […]