Hi All,
I'm coming out to Qatar for the games in a few weeks and probably will be heading back to England at Xmas. Does anyone know how the tax rules work for income earned by British working abroad? Any ways around paying tax on it? I appreciate this isn't the most exciting topic, but any help would be appreciated!!

Well i know everyone that have moved to qatar is missing his/her home eventhough am happy in this lovely city but u know its hard to forget and leave alll things behind if u know wat i mean ........... wat i missed in home the first thing i missed r my friends..... they were a part of my life coz we used to hang out togethers...... anyways i am gonna depend on qatarliving to help me make new friends
so come on tell us wat do u missed in ur home ??

Al Jazeera, arguably the greatest export from Qatar has just announced a new Board of Directors. Arab Media Matters has details...

I am shortly to be coming to Qatar and have seen pictures of much traffic in Doha and similarly have read reports that congestion is becoming a problem in the city. Can someone please confirm this? Also how easy is it to park in Doha? Are there many car parks? Is it worth the hassle buying a car or will taxis suffice?

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I from singore, just arrived Doha on 20/2/06, can someone tell me where is most south east asian staying and eating place.
Any singaporean right here in Doha

Hello everyone,

Would this mean that once the Games are over, the housing bubble would burst? and the prices will come tumbling down? there will be lots of vacancies and those poor souls, fresh off the boat, who had signed ridiculously expensive leases, 2 or 3 months before the Games, will get a cheque in the mail...?

Many thanks for your responses.

I have read somewhere that if your spouse finds a job, she (or he) would get no allowance package from her employer, cuz you're already getting one with your "married status".

But if both spouses had opted for the "single status" allowance package with their respective employers, would each become eligible for the "single status" allowance ?
if each of them apply before arriving to Doha.

Many thanks for your opinions or real life experiences. Guru accountants are most welcomed.

Could anyone clarify please if smoking in public places is prohibited in Qatar, and/or if not, is it something which is being discussed with lawmakers, in public forums or the media :

1) Office workplace, in elevators, at meetings.
2) Government buildings.
3) Restaurants, movie theaters, shopping centers.
4) Qatari Airways.
5) Gulf Airways.

Thank you for your help.

Hi everyone (particularly aisha and safwany). I am learning egyptian arabic from a tape (before my proper lessons start so I can learn fast).

Please would you tell me whether the language is very different to gulf arabic?

I learnt How are you this morning and the phrase I learnt was not Kheyaf Haalic which I thought it would be so maybe I am wasting my time.

What's on in Doha for mum's ...
Mother and Toddler Gym Classes and Women’s Fitness Classes
Mother and Toddler Classes are now full.
Women’s Fitness Classes run on Monday from 9-10am; Tuesday 11-12am and Wednesday from 6-7pm. These are for women only.

Classes are run by Ms Gisela Hackfort from the Aspire Academy.

Contact Gisela on 561 2523 between 9 am and 12noon for further details