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Qatar — Arabia Standard Time (AST)
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UTC
Major Cities in Qatar
📝 Qatar Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Education City hosts international branch campuses of top universities.
- Top Universities: Qatar University, HBKU, Carnegie Mellon University Qatar.
- Popular Fields: Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Media Studies.
- Scholarships: Available for both local and international students.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: Visa-free entry for over 90 nationalities.
- Popular Destinations: Doha Corniche, Souq Waqif, Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl-Qatar, National Museum of Qatar.
- Best Time to Visit: November–March (pleasant winter weather).
- Transportation: Metro, taxis, and buses available; Hamad International Airport is a major global hub.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Required and typically sponsored by the employer.
- Key Sectors: Energy, Aviation, Construction, Education, Healthcare, IT.
- Cost of Living: Relatively high but tax-free income offsets expenses.
- Business Etiquette: Conservative culture emphasizing respect and punctuality.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Known for modern architecture and traditional Qatari culture.
- Famous Attractions: The Pearl, Museum of Islamic Art, Desert Safari, Lusail City.
- Major Festivals: Qatar National Day (Dec 18), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
- UNESCO Site: Al Zubarah Archaeological Site.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR).
- Timezone: AST (UTC+03:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 999 (All Services).
- Electricity: 240V, 50Hz; plug type G.