Emergency and Important Numbers
Should you need emergency assistance for a medical, fire or traffic crisis, dial 999. In case of a serious emergency and explain the situation to the call handler. Before or…
Arabic Phrases
Arabs place great importance on greetings, often greeting each other with a number of phrases and fixed responses enquiring about each other’s health, wellbeing and family. As a courtesy, it…
How the Health System Works Together
Qatar’s various healthcare providers work closely together to deliver the very best healthcare services to Qatar’s population. Referrals between providers Primary care centres are usually the first point of contact…
Cultural Awareness
Qatar warmly welcomes visitors from across the world to its beautiful and cultural country. There’s much to see and enjoy, but ensure to be mindful of the country’s religious and…
Healthcare in Qatar
Many changes and improvements have been introduced since the country opened its first hospital over 60 years ago. Billions of dollars are being spent on improving and expanding Qatar’s healthcare…
The Banking Network in Qatar
There are hundreds of bank branches and ATMs across the country, in nearly all of the malls, hotels, souqs, hospitals and petrol stations. Visitors can usually access funds in their…
Currency and the Banking Sector in Qatar
Currency The unit of currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR), divided into 100 Dirhams (Dh), issued by Qatar Central Bank (QCB). It is pegged to the US dollar at a…
Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Credit Bureau
Qatar Central Bank Under Law No 13 of 2012 Qatar Central Bank and the Regulation of Financial Services, QCB is deemed an autonomous corporate body, with a capital of QAR50…
Loans, Bank Charges and Interest Rates in Qatar
Loans Under QCB rules, the default period for a substandard loan is three months or more, for a doubtful loan six months, and a bad loan nine months. Banks have…
Opening a Bank Account in Qatar
Standard Bank Facilities Debit/credit cards, standing orders, money transfers, personal loans, vehicle loans, and mortgages on current and savings accounts (including joint accounts). Some accounts offer longer terms, higher interest…
