Recently, I was invited to a tourism workshop organized by Qatar Airways, Tourism Office and Gezimanya.. Here, we got good information about Qatar from both the authorized people and our blogger friends who have visited the country.. It was a very nourishing workshop on topics such as Life in Qatar, Places to visit and see in Qatar, things to do in Qatar, Qatar nightlife. .
About the country There is not a very serious tourism perception in Turkey. However, the country has interesting opportunities, especially in terms of luxury tourism.. At least we heard from our blogger friends that it is.. I am their liar too I will share the information I gained during this workshop with you.
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Qatar Information About
When Qatar is mentioned in Turkey, the first thing that comes to mind is a classic Middle East country.. Next comes natural gas, Bein Sport, owner of Lig TV, and world-renowned media company Aljazeera.. And Qatar Airways, the first 5-star airline in the Middle East and the sponsor of the Barcelona football team’s chest advertisement.. There are those who even think that the country is an emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Frankly, we don’t know much about the country.
Where is Qatar?
First of all, this is a country on the east of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered only by Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf.. The country, which is a peninsula of 11,500 square kilometers, has an uninterrupted 563 kilometers of coastline.
“Qatar” means raindrop in Arabic.. They gave this name because it is the country where it rains the most in the Arabian peninsula.
This is an independent country since 1971.. These lands have been under the sovereignty of many countries for years.. The Seljuks and Ottomans were also the dominant states in these lands.. The last British-dominated country is today ruled by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The country is one of the 6 members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain). Its economy is mainly based on natural gas revenues.. According to BP data, the world’s 3 largest. with proven gas reserves. As such, it is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ($94 thousand per capita).
Doha is the capital and largest city of the country with a population of approximately 2.3 million.
Telephone code: +974
Currency: 1 Qatari riyal = 1 TL (Yes, there is no problem in calculating. But currencies are pegged to the dollar. 1 dollar = 3.64 QR) the country is a little more expensive for us
Qatar official language: The official language of the country is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken.
What Time Is It In Qatar?: Same as Turkey and they do not adjust the time to benefit from the daylight.
Visa: Qatar is among the countries where you can go without a visa.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC 50 Hz. They use a 3 pin 13 amp socket. In summary, they use the same sockets as the ones in the UK, which are different from the sockets in us.. Therefore, do not forget to bring an international adapter with you.
Life in Qatar
This is an Islamic country, but it is not a very conservative country in this regard.. Too many foreign managers work in the country. Therefore, it is a very comfortable country compared to most Arab countries.. Mutual respect is expected in terms of clothing. Women do not have to cover up, they may even be in bikinis on the beaches, but such clothes are not allowed in the city center.
Holidays in the country are generally determined according to the lunar calendar.. Only Qatar National Day (December 18) and National Sports Day (second Tuesday of February) are determined by the solar calendar.. Friday and Saturday are public holidays, and Sundays are working days.
Job Opportunities in Qatar and Qatari Women
When factors such as both job opportunities and comfort in life in the region come into play, the country chooses Medium to work. Becoming one of the most attractive countries of the East. There are many managers and workers who go to work from Turkey to the country.. Turkish interest in this matter is quite high.. Job opportunities in Qatar are at the top of Google searches related to the country in Turkey.
In addition to these searches, the search for Qatari women also caught my attention.. When I look at the results and the websites listed at the end of these results, my impression is as follows: Turkish women whose spouses will work here or who will go directly to the country to work themselves, wondering what it is like to be a woman in Qatar and reading related articles.. My impression is that if you are a foreigner, being a woman in the country is not that difficult.. They do not interfere with foreigners much.
Health
The most interesting information about country life was about health.. The country is making serious investments in health.
If something happens to you during the first 3 days of your vacation here, you can benefit from health services without paying any fee.
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Education
Another field that the country attaches importance to is education.. An education valley was established in Doha. Here, prestigious universities in the USA, such as Georgetown University, were allowed to open campuses.. It is possible to study in Doha and get a Georgetown University diploma. As this valley is heard, the country can become a very serious education center in the Middle East.
Sports
The country’s interest in sports is evident with the sponsorship of Barcelona. In addition, the World Cup in 2022 will take place in Qatar. 7 prefabricated stadiums will be built for the World Cup. When the tournament is over, these stadiums will be dismantled and donated to African countries in need.
Every year the World Tennis Tournament starts with the Doha Cup.. Horse racing and golf are among the important sports in the country.. In addition, Espar Akademi, established in Doha, is an important sports investment.
7 prefabricated stadiums will be built for the World Cup.. When the tournament is over, these stadiums will be dismantled and donated to African countries in need
Art
As you rise to the top in Maslow’s pyramid, art becomes one of the essentials.. An art town called Katara was established in the country.. Important exhibitions and workshops are held here.. The Museum of Islamic Arts is shown as one of the must-visit places in the country.
Qatar Nightlife
The country’s nightlife is mostly concentrated in the bars or nightclubs inside the hotels.. In general, alcohol is allowed in a limited number of such places.. Here, too, alcohol is sold to foreigners only in return for showing their passports.. Since it is a very rich country, nightlife in the country is quite expensive compared to Turkey.. Beach parties held on Thursday and Friday are also recommended entertainment for tourists.
Places to Visit and See in Qatar
Banana Island, Qatar
Doha Corniche, Souq Wagif, Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Culture The village of Pearl-Qatar, the country’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al Zubarah Fort, Khor Al Adaid and Banana Island. Especially for honeymooners, Banana Island photos were reminiscent of Maldives.. However, the prices are not cheap here.
Desert Safaris
They strongly recommend that those who will go on desert safari in the country do “Song of the Sand“. This is what it is called when you turn off the engine of the car and listen only to the sound of the sand while going downhill.. The difference of the country’s desert safaris from other countries is that you reach the sea at the end of the desert.. Staying in a tent in the desert at night, watching the sunrise in the Persian Gulf in the morning and then swimming in the sea must be a great luxury.. There is a similar one in the world in the deserts opening to the Persian Gulf.. Do you prefer Qatar or Iran?
Where to Eat and What to Eat in Qatar?
Even though the country is not well known in terms of gastronomy, it is one of the cuisines of many different countries due to its high purchasing power and the density of foreign workers. You can find good examples here. Especially Doha Corniche is a very good address in this sense.. Kemal Kaya, who has just returned from the country, says that the country has a richness comparable to Singapore in terms of gastronomy.
How to Go to Qatar?
THY, Qatar Airways and Pegasus direct flights to the country from Turkey. performing. You can reach Doha from Istanbul with a flight of approximately 4 and a half hours.. In general, the tickets are a bit expensive, but if you follow, Qatar Airways is making serious campaigns.. They said that from now on, they will make more campaigns to increase the country’s tourism.. In addition, Doha Airport is an important transfer point.. Those who fly via Doha for Far East and Africa flights can join free city tours if they have a waiting time of 6 hours or more.. In addition, although I often used the emphasis of the country is too expensive for us, taxi fares are quite cheap.. Even if you take a taxi for a few hours, you don’t pay a lot of money for taxis.
Note: All the photos in the article are for Ahmet Buğra Tokmakoğlu, who came from Doha recently. It belongs to Investsek.com).
