How not to lose your job in Qatar

Over the years I have known a number of people lose their jobs in Qatar. Some were people I knew, some were close colleagues, some I just heard about through the rumour mill.

Many of these people did not lose their job because they were incompetent, but because they had a poor understanding of the culture and environment they worked in.

In our latest article, we have compiled tips for keeping your job in Qatar. They may sound rather different from what you would expect in the West, but they are based on our direct experience in Qatar. See Keeping your Job in Qatar and the Middle East for the full article.

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Brazil v Argentina Football Friendly

The two giants of South American soccer Argentina and Brazil will face off in a friendly international at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha on November 17.

Doha, within easy reach of Europe, is becoming an increasingly popular venue for international football friendlies and with many of the stars of both teams based in Europe the location makes sense. England played Brazil in a previous match last year.

The match is an opportunity to showcase Qatar's increasingly impressive bid for the 2022 World Cup.

Stars who might be on the field include Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Kaka.


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Garangau

Ramadan is underway. Adult Qataris abstain from water and food from dawn to dusk - and are often joined in this by their children. Young children will usually fast for a few hours, or until midday - but soon they will enjoy a reward for their sacrifice. Garangau, the children's festival, is approaching and in our latest article on the website Yousra Samir explores the songs, traditions of and origins of the tradition. For the full fascinating article, or to watch and listen to this ancient song, see Garangau.

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The Battle of Al Wajbah

New on QatarVisitor.com: The Battle of Al Wajbah.

It's 1893 and Sheikh Jasim bin Mohammed Al Thani is in a quandary. The Ottomans are in Qatar in force, both on land and at sea - where they hold his brother Sheikh Ahmed amongst 15 other tribal elders. Should he do battle against the better equipped Turkish troops and risk the lives of both his men and the captives, or should he concede - and risk the autonomy of Qatar? Read the Battle of Al Wajbah to find out what happened!

Also see our other recent articles:

Learning Qatar Arabic
Finding a job in Qatar: An Employer's Advice

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