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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Travelling To Qatar

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1 year ago

September 8, 2023

Sahara Weekly

Many people are looking to live and work in Qatar, but there are some things that you should know before you take the plunge and move abroad. I've lived here in Qatar for almost two years now, and this article will give you an honest look at what it's like to live in Qatar. Things that you should think about before moving to this country. Let's look at the pros and cons of moving to Qatar.

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Travelling To Qatar

1. Company Expatriate Package

The expat package offered by most companies in Qatar is generous. You will receive a salary plus any local or expat tax benefits based on your national status. For example, foreign workers pay no income tax in Qatar as they are not residents, but non-Qatari citizens are taxed at 15% of their income if they stay for more than six months.

2. High Salary with Tax Benefits

Qatar work visa holders are not required to pay taxes on their income. This can be made for a very attractive base salary offer from employers that can be as much as 80-100% more than what you could earn back home (depending on exchange rates).

3. Relatively Low Cost of Living

The cost of living in Qatar is low compared to most Western countries, but there are also plenty of opportunities to save money if you are willing to shop and live within your means.

You can find apartments for less than $1,000 per month or rent an entire villa with a pool for $2,000 per month or less. Groceries are also relatively cheap compared to Western prices; getting a week’s worth of groceries for about $20 or less is possible.

4. Qatar work visa

There are many advantages of a Qatar work visa. Firstly, Qatar companies are largely dependent on foreign workers. Therefore, your chances of securing a job in a company that utilizes expats are higher than in most other gulf countries due to its limited national workforce. Secondly, all expats who wish to work in Qatar
must secure an employment permit issued by their respective company or sponsor. It means that upon arrival in the country, you can be assured that your new employer will welcome you with open arms if everything goes as planned.

5. Low crime rates

Qatar has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Asia. You don’t need to take precautions to protect yourself from becoming a victim. To prevent crime, there is a large police presence on the streets.

6. No Taxes on Property Sales

There are no taxes on property sales in Qatar, so you don’t have to pay any capital gains tax when selling your home (although you may need to pay some fees).

7. No Capital Gains Tax

There is no capital gains tax in Qatar, which makes owning real estate an attractive proposition from a financial standpoint.

Cons of moving to Qatar

1.The bad weather

Whether scorching hot or raining cats and dogs, you’ll unlikely be able to comfortably walk outside during daylight hours. This can significantly affect your work-life balance as many companies force their expats to work long hours to ‘catch up with those who live in areas that don’t have such harsh weather.

2.It gets expensive

While housing costs aren’t too bad in other countries, there’s a huge difference between renting a small studio apartment for $100/month and renting a spacious villa for $2000/month (or more).

3.Traffic is unbearable

If you have ever lived in an area where traffic was terrible, you know how stressful it can be. In Doha, traffic can take hours out of your day as you sit motionless on one of several highways that cut through Doha.

4.Different culture

While most expats who move here enjoy living in a country where Islam is practiced freely, some things will surprise you about Qatari culture (e.g., women wearing full burkas). Depending on your personal beliefs, this may or may not be a problem for you.

One disadvantage of moving to Qatar is the costs involved. While expats won’t be saddled with visa fees or a resident permit ID charge,

they will have to pay for their medical insurance (as there are no public hospitals) and school fees for any kids attending an international school.

6. Driving in Qatar

Driving in a new country can be both exhilarating and terrifying, but there are definite disadvantages to driving in Qatar. These include challenges with navigating (many roads don’t even have street signs) and an occasional tendency for reckless drivers. If you’re considering moving here, prepare for some challenges behind the wheel.

7. Less outdoor activities

You should know that there aren’t many outdoor activities available in Qatar.

If you love hiking or rock climbing, you may want to consider relocating elsewhere because while there are a few basic paths around town, they aren’t exactly scenic.

8. Difficult to travel

It’s difficult to travel around town without getting lost (because everything looks exactly alike). Doha is like an endless sea of glass buildings and skyscrapers with no distinguishing landmarks whatsoever.

9. Legal issues

You should be aware of some legal issues before moving here. For example, if caught smuggling alcohol or drugs into Qatar, you could face a prison sentence and hefty fines.

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Warmest Birthday Wishes to an Exceptional, Gracious Woman, Mrs Folake Fabiyi ~Oluwaseun Fabiyi

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12 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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Warmest Birthday Wishes to an Exceptional, Gracious Woman, Mrs Folake Fabiyi
~Oluwaseun Fabiyi

On this momentous occasion, I am thrilled to honor my beloved sister, Falake, a paragon of kindness and industriousness, on her birthday, today, Friday ayaba Fabiyi Supo, 15th November 2024. Ma, the divine benevolence of God Almighty has bestowed upon you another year of life, replete with promise and opportunity.

It is also an opportune moment to reflect on your blessings and methodically enumerate them, thereby acknowledging the remarkable accomplishments of God in your life

As you commemorate another year of existence today, may the Supreme Being graciously continue to endow your life with success, benevolence, and unwavering favour, and henceforth, every utterance and account regarding you and your household shall be replete with good tidings

I fervently pray that God’s divine guidance and favor will continually be upon you, and may He graciously bestow His kindness upon you now and forever. Please accept my warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes

To my dearest Mummy Precious, I offer my warmest felicitations and hope your birthday celebration is exceptionally eventful.

Oluwaseun Fabiyi a seasoned Journalist writes from Lagos

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JUST IN: Supreme Court dismisses Govs’ suit against EFCC legitimacy

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14 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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JUST IN: Supreme Court dismisses Govs’ suit against EFCC legitimacy

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by state governors challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act and two other anti-corruption agencies.

The court ruled that the suit before it lacked merit, affirming the legality of the EFCC’s establishment and the two other anti-corruption agencies.

More details coming

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The Limit Breaker Sierre Leone Day 2- Spirit Brings Liberty When You Obey Instructions – Dr Chris Okafor.

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20 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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The Limit Breaker Sierre Leone Day 2- Spirit Brings Liberty When You Obey Instructions – Dr Chris Okafor.

…. Obedience is the Solution to Limitations

If somebody can start it, somebody can end it, obeying instructions can change any evil patterns in the life of people, pattern of sickness, Poverty, Late marriage and what have you, when you obey instructions you will breakout of the Limitations in your father’s house.

This was the case study at the day 2 of the ongoing The Limit Breaker Conference in Freetown Sierre Leone where over 2 million faithful received Prophetic Blessings from the servant of God, The Generational Prophet of God.

Teaching on the Topic, Breaking out from the Limitations of my Father’s House Part 2, The Convener Chris Okafor world outreach Ministry COWOM and Senior Pastor Grace Nation Global Dr Chris Okafor continue on the highlights said when you obey instructions, you are prone to be free from any bondage of your father’s house.

The Generational Prophet of God also remarked that , it is not that the devil is powerful but because of the lack of Knowledge of the People, he said ignorance is a licence to bondage therefore obedience is majorly the solution to ancestral Limitations, when you obey instructions the spirit that brings liberty locate you and you will be free from bondage and every spirit of Limitations from you father’s house, you will be free from it.

It was another Powerful and Prophetic movement of God at the Conference, God uses his servant the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor to do what he knows how to do best, Addressing Various issues, calling Names, Names of villages, while Every evil altars holding people inheritance exposed, Profiling solution to every case file brought to the conference, it was indeed a life changing Prophetic encounter in the life of the good people of Sierre Leone, the testimonies that will come after the three days prophetic encounter will be enormous and according to a participant who will not want her name mention.

The conference continues on Friday 15th November 2024 ,Same Time and Venue