Doha, capital of Qatar, is commonly referred to as the “City of Balance”. While Qatar’s citizens recently surpassed Luxembourg as having the highest per capita income in the world, it keeps its traditions and culture close to its heart. Located on the east coast of Qatar in the heart of the Gulf, Doha is the major commercial centre of the country, and holds the main port. Edged on the east by Corniche bay, it is quickly earning a global reputation for excellence in hosting major events, including the 2006 Asia Games and the Forbes CEO Middle East Forum. |
DRESS
Conservative, modest clothing is suggested. Westerners are not expected to dress according to local customs; however, women should avoid baring shoulders or wearing skirts or dresses that are cut above the knee and it is suggested that men avoid shorts and vests.
WEATHER
Qatar enjoys sunshine just about every day of the year. The temperature during April average 32 - 38°C (90 - 100°F) during the day and 21 - 25°C (69 - 77°F) at night, with a monthly average of precipitation of 1 - 2.5mm (.10 - .30 in). Bring and wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
240 volts, 50 cycles, AC and British-type three pin plugs.
FACTS ON QATAR
| Population: |
approx. 863,051 |
| Main Language: |
Arabic |
| Main Religion: |
Islam |
| International Dialing Code: |
+974 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT + 3 (With U.S. Daylight |
| Currency: |
Qatari Riyal (QR) |
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| His Highness the Emir and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, have established both the Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs and Education City, a 2,500-acre campus which hosts branches of some of the world’s leading universities including Georgetown University, Weill Medical College of Cornell, Virginia Commonwealth, Texas A&M and Carnegie Mellon University. Qatar’s attraction by visitors lies in its aggressive commercial, cultural and political initiatives; its favorable business climate; and its wide regard for reform-minded leadership and friendly relations with countries around the globe. |
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