How is life in Qatar?

We only had a week to decide whether my husband should take the job offer – a not uncommon expat scenario. What little I did know about everyday life in Qatar, I had gleaned from the internet. read more

A veteran of Qatar expat life, she reckons it’s best to land with your eyes wide open and your notebook empty. “Come here not knowing anything, like we did,” she says. “Have an open mind and no expectations. It’s a great ride.” Victoria Scott is a British journalist who began her expat adventure in Qatar in 2009. read more

As is the case anywhere, life in Qatar is a mix of peaks, troughs, swings, roundabouts, and ups and downs. If expats are prepared for what to expect from the emirate, they are on the way to making the best of living in Qatar. read more

Life in Qatar If you live in Qatar you will quickly learn that there is not much you can do unless you have your ID card or Passport with you. This includes buying a SIM card, entering a bar or registering for just about anything. read more