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Moving to Doha, Qatar
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Moving to Doha, Qatar? Expats talk about what you need to know before moving to Doha.
What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Doha?
We asked people in Doha if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!:
"I tried to shake the hand of a Qatari man. He told me that he did not shake the hands of women," explained one expat living in Doha, Qatar.
"Yes, when I turned and suddenly saw a women covered in an abaya and I nearly screamed. It took me some time to get used to the women in black," said another expat in Doha.
"I have a habit of calling everyone 'Darling', it didn't sit right with one of my English students..a high ranking officer in the army," added another expat who made the move to Doha.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Guide to Living in Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Doha
Qatar Forum
Meet other people living in Doha.
Healthcare in Doha, Qatar
Expats and global nomads in Doha share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Qatar, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.
Moving to Doha, Qatar
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Doha: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Pros and Cons of Living in Doha, Qatar
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Doha, Qatar.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Doha.
Expat Report: Healthcare in Doha
An expat provides basic information and thoughts about the health care system in Doha, Qatar, especially the National Health Care System.
Expat Report: Culture Shock in Doha
Learn what it takes to manage the culture shock experienced when moving to Doha, Qatar. What are some of the contradictions you can expect to find there?
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