
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Moving to Doha, Qatar? Expats talk about what you need to know before moving to 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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Doha, Qatar: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Doha
Qatar Forum
Meet other people living in Doha.
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.
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.
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.
An expat provides basic information and thoughts about the health care system in Doha, Qatar, especially the National Health Care System.
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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