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Eid in Qatar

Eid Ul-Fitri in Qatar: From what it means to how it is celebrated - Qatar Style!

From the Archives: Getting ready for Eid!

Women in Qatar

By Yousra Samir

• Qatari Women
• Misconceptions
• How Free are Women in Qatar?
• Why do Women in Qatar Cover Their Faces?
• Women and Education in Qatar
• Love and Marriage in Qatar
  

How Not to Lose Your Job in Qatar

How to Keep your Qatar Job: There are many ways to lose your job in Qatar - and not all involved incompetence at work. Here are a few steps to help you keep your job and your residencey!

Garangau: Ramadan Children's Festival

The Ramadan children's festival which is celebrated in Qatar and the Gulf is approaching. But what's it all about? Yousra Samir explains in Garangau.

Fasting in the Desert

From the archives: It's Ramadan in Qatar - which means no food or water in the extreme desert heat of the Middle Eastern summer. But why? Find out in our article Ramadan in Qatar: Fasting in the Desert.

Image by Ranoush

Also check out the images of Ramadan submitted by Qatar Visitor readers in our photography competition last Ramadan.

The Battle of Al Wajbah

Sheikh Jassim faces a quandary - face a superior enemy in battle and risk death and defeat, or sacrifice the autonomy of Qatar. Find out how his decisions and their consequences shaped the future of Qatar in the Battle of Al Wajbah.

Arabic

New from Qatar Culture Expert Yousra Samir - A Qatar Arabic series:

• Learning Qatari Arabic
• Qatar versus Standard Arabic
• Qatari Words and Phrases

And don't forget our older article: A Beginner's Guide to Arabic!

Employer Interview

Qatar Employer Interview: We interviewed an employer with over 25 years experience in HR to see what tips she had for Qatar jobseekers.

Telephone Numbers

Qatar telephone numbers have changed. Our programmers are in the process of chaning the telephone numbers on the site, but for now you will have to add an extra digit to numbers. See Qatar Number Change for details.

Qatar: The Richest Country in the World

Qatar: The New Dubai: As Dubai flounders in debt, Qatar just gets richer. But will it last?

Cancelling your Visa in Qatar

How to Cancel your Qatar Visa: It's simple - if you know how!

Recipes from Qatar

Discover a selection of delicious recipes from Qatar.

The Cool Campaign

Help keep Qatar workers cool!

Qatar's Telephone numbers are changing!

See Qatar Number Change for details.

Islam in Spain - Part 2: John continues his journey through Spanish Islamic history with a stop at Medina Azahara.

Hidden Delicacies of the Desert

Check out the delicacies hidden below Qatar's desert - or find out what happens when lightning strikes the Qatar desert.

Qatar's Lost Generation

Yousra Samir investigates the children brought up by servants who know neither their culture nor their language. See Qatar's Lost Generation for the full story.

Maid over Mummy: a cartoon by Yazeed al Harthi

Wind Drinkers

Image by Hamad Al Ghanem.

Salukis: Son of the Desert, Wind Drinker, Daughter of the Tent and Desert Eye - just some of the names the Saluki has been called by its Bedouin masters. But is it being forgotten in Qatar? Yoursa finds out.

Exclusive Interview with Tim Sebastian

An Interview with Tim Sebastian: Yousra Samir speaks to Tim Sebastian in a Qatar Visitor exclusive on the Doha Debates.

Also see in the same series:

• Qatar Freedom of Speech and the Press
• Al Jazeera
• The Doha Debates
  

Qatar Savings

Mazimise your saving capability in Qatar: Paul Halfyear discusses how to make the most of your savings while in Qatar.

Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid

Qatar is not fooling around: Edwin examines Qatar's world cup chances - and find a very serious bid in play.

Qatar Ipad

The IPAD: Get the IPAD delivered to Qatar.

IPAD Images:

• Front View
• Back, Front and Side View
• Side View
• Diagonal View
• What can the IPAD do for you?

Falconry in Qatar

A young Qatari man with his falcon.

Falconry: Qatar natural history expert Fran Gillespie shows us the fascinating world of Qatar falconry, from the trapping of the birds, their training in the lead up to the hunting seasons and the hunt of the Arab falconer's favourite prey: The Houbara.

Islamic Influence in Andalucía

Muslim monarchs spent seven centuries in Southern Spain, and left their mark on the people and architecture for ever - despite the efforts of the Catholics to erase it. See Islamic Influence in Andalucía for the full story.

On the blogs

Qatar Visitor Blog

• Controversy in Cordoba
• Virgin Enter Qatar (Again!)
• Harrods in Qatar?
  

Jobs Blog

• Seven application mistakes you can easily avoid
• Take our survey and win a free book
• Qatar employers looking to hire new staff

Desert Beauty

Qatar people are known for their meticulous attention to cleanliness and beauty - but what did they do before soap and running water? See Desert Beauty to find out!

Qatar's Turtles

In her latest article on the Natural History of Qatar, Fran Gillespie explores the fascinating world of the Qatar turtle.

Shisha Smoking in Qatar

An old habit is is becoming both more popular and more accepted in Qatar! See Shisha smoking for details.

Visa News

Major visa update: See Qatar Visa Change on the blog or our Qatar Visa page for details.

On the Jobs Blog:

• Resources for Teachers Looking for Work in Qatar
• New Qatar Jobs from Charterhouse
• Is Your CV Good Enough?

Khataaba

Fed up of their families determining the course of their lives, many Qatari men and women are turning to the traditional match maker: The Khataaba. But not everyone agrees...

Teaching in Qatar: How to Avoid a Cultural Disaster

Qatar Teaching Tips: Essential teaching tips for anyone consider a position in Qatar.

Major Change in Visa Policy

Visa on arrival will be removed for residents of many countries from 1st May 2010. See Qatar Visa Change for details.

Exile

Qatar Exile: Qatar's open door policy has lead to a host of controversial figures residing in the country.

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