Qatar Labour Law

We, Hamad Bin Khalifa AI-Thani, The Emir of the State of Qatar,

After perusal of the Amended Provisional Constitution and in particular Articles ( 23), (34) and (51) thereof and,Labour Law No. (3) of the year 1962 and its amending Laws , and,
Law No (11) of the Year 1962 on the Establishment of the Commercial Register System and its amending Laws, and,
Law No.(3) of the Year 1963 on Regulating the Entry and Residence of Aliens in Qatar and its amending Laws, and,
Law No.(3) of the year 1984 on the Regulation of the Sponsorship of the Residence and Exit of Aliens, as amended by Law No.(21) of the year 2002,
Law No.(14) of the Year 1992 on Regulating the Recruitment of Workers from abroad for others, and,
Law No (23) of the Year 1994 on Regulating the rules of Compounding of Offences provided for in Law No (14) of the year 1992 on the Regulation of the Recruitment of Workers from Abroad for Others, and,
Law No (7) of the year 1999 on Regulating the Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing and defining its competence, and
The Commercial Companies Law Issued by Law No (5) of the Year 2002, and,
The Proposal of the Minister of Civil Service Affairs and Housing, and,
The Draft Law Submitted by the Council of Ministers, and,
After taking the opinion of the Advisory Council, We have decided the following:

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Cheap Hotels in Doha

Almaha Palace Hotel
Tel: +974 4367301
Location: Al Smakh

Al Mourouj Inn Hotel
Tel: +974 442 2426
Location: Museum Street, behind the National Museum and close to the Corniche

Gulf Horizon Hotel
Tel: 4432525
Location: Souk Al Jaber behind Standard Chartered Bank

Al Muntazah Plaza Hotel
Tel 4355677
Fax 4355757
Location: Al Muntazah (near Al Meera Complex)

New Capital Hotel
Tel: 4445445
Location: Wadi Mushereib Street near Sofitel Hotel

Qatar International Hotel
Tel: 4321761
Location: Wadi Mushereib Street behind Sofitel Hotel

Sehati Suite Hotel
Tel: +974 4255555
Location: Al Saad

Alzahra Hotel
Tel: +974 4321503
Location: “Close to Regency Hotel”

Bismillah Hotel
Tel/fax: +974 4374417
Mobile: +974 5815867
Location: Souq Waqif

Guest Palace Hotel
Tel: +974 4411996
Location: Al Ghanim Al Ghadim Street, between “Crazy Roundabout” and SanaRoundabout.

Doha Securities Market and Brokerage

The establishment of the Doha Securities Market was one of the major steps aimed at consolidating the financial and economic structure of the country through the realization of the following targets:

Developing the market structure as to serve the economic development plans, and help in the fulfillment of the government’s socio- economic policies.

Enhancing and organizing the procedures followed in the trading of stocks in the country.

Providing the best training for the market employees and brokers, and encourage the drive towards Qatarization.

Developing ways of investor's awareness and information dissemination.

Taking part in efforts made to improve the investment climate in the state of Qatar, with the aim to attract more foreign investments to the country.

Helping in amending the legislations as to allow non Qatari's to invest in the local stock market.

History Background

The Doha Securities Market (DSM) was established in accordance with the Decree law (14) for the year 1995.

The Market started its activities on the 26th of may 1997. Securities' trading was manual at the trading halls and the clearing and settlement department, and then the transformation into a Central Registration System was implemented on August 1998.

Trading became fully-electronic on March 11, 2002.

Telephone +974 4333666
Fax +974 4319233
P.O.Box 22114
Address Hamad Grand St. , Doha – Qatar
E-Mail dsm@dsm.com.qa
Web Site www.dsm.com.qa

Dlala Brokerage
4284444

Dlala Islamic
4285555

Gulf Investment Group
4412500

International Financial Securities
4355779

Islamic Brokerage
4315000

Qatar Securities Company
4310341

The Group Securities
4444444

Universities and Colleges

Doha College

Primary
P.O. Box: 5404
Tel: +974 4684495
Fax: +974 4687897

Secondary
P.O. Box: 7506
Tel: +974 4687379
Fax: +974 4685720
Web: http://www.dohacollege.com/

Doha College celebrated its 25th year in 2006 and is a long established British Embassy sponsored non profit making 3 – 18 school of 1,100 students with a genuine commitment to high academic achievement, which is recognised as a centre for excellence in the region.

The College is multi-cultural drawing young people from more than 50 countries, and is academically selective.


C.H.N. Holland University

P O Box 36037
Tel: +974 4888116 / 4888126
Fax: +974 4888136
Web: http://www.chn.edu.qa



Carnegie Mellon University

P O Box 24866
Tel: +974 454 8400
Fax: +974 454 8410
Web: http://qatar.cmu.edu

With more than a century of academic excellence and innovative research, Carnegie Mellon University is a global leader in education with real-world applications.

Continuously top ranked and respected worldwide, Carnegie Mellon offers a distinct mix of programs to its 10,000 students at campuses around the globe. Guided by these values, Carnegie Mellon students experience a distinctive education that gives them tools to pioneer solutions through an approach that values both teamwork and leadership. The effect is both far-reaching and close to home. Its real-world impact is visible within our local communities and around the world.

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers its highly regarded undergraduate programs in business administration, computer science and information systems.



College of The North Atlantic Qatar

Main Campus College of the North Atlantic-Qatar
P. O. Box 24449 68
Al Tarafa, Duhail North, Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 495 2222
Fax: +974 495 2200
Email: info@cna-qatar.edu.qa

Rayyan Campus College of the North Atlantic-Qatar
P. O. Box 24449
Al Forousiya Road (Opposite Horse Race Track)
Tel: +974 482 5558
Fax: +974 482 5500
Email: info@cna-qatar.edu.qa web:
Web: http://www.cna-qatar.com

College of The North Atlantic Qatar College of the North Atlantic-Qatar is committed to being a high quality, student-centered, public post-secondary technical institution. This commitment is reflected through world-class facilities, accessible and responsive technology programs, and its contribution to technological development through partnerships with industry. The College prepares individuals to be self-sufficient contributors to sustainable social and economic development of local communities, the State of Qatar and the Gulf Region.



George Town University

P.O. Box 23689
Tel: +974 4578100
Fax: +974 4578241
for admissions queries. +974 492 7673
Web: http://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/

The Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar) is a branch of the Edmund A Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.




Qatar University

P. O. Box: 2713
Tel: +974 485-2222
Fax: +974 483 5043
E-mail: info@qu.edu.qa
Web: http://www.qu.edu.qa/

In 1973, having foreseen education as a principle contribution to its expanding society, the Emir of Qatar issued a decree proclaiming the establishment of Qatar’s first national College of Education. Among a small population, the college admitted a respectable 57 male and 93 female students in its first year. After several semesters, rapid development of the country made it necessary to expand upon the College of Education to accommodate new areas of specialization. In 1977, Qatar University was founded with four colleges: Education; Humanities & Social Sciences; Sharia, Law, & Islamic Studies; and Science. By 1985, two additional colleges, Engineering and Business & Economics, had been established. At present, Qatar University is comprised of seven colleges; College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, College of Engineering, College of Law, College of Business and Economics, and College of Pharmacy.


Shaqab College of Design Arts
P.O. Box 8095
Tel: 4805610
Fax: 4808447

Established in 1998, Shaqab College of Design Arts for girls, a daughter institute of the USA's Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts, is a non-profitable private institute. It prepares students for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Arts and Design (Graphic Design), Fashion Design and Merchandising, and Interior Design. The first batch of 21 students graduated in 2002.



Texas A&M University

Email: info@qatar.tamu.edu
Tel: +974 4230010 / +974 4230011
Mailing Address:
Texas A&M University
PO Box 23874 Doha, Qatar
Web: http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M University At Qatar Texas A&M University at Qatar is located in the Texas A&M Engineering Building in Education City, located on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar. Regular business hours are Sunday - Thursday, from 7:30a.m. until 4:30p.m. . Prospective students, parents, visitors to Doha and the community are encouraged to call, email or visit to learn more about Texas A&M at Qatar.




Virginia Commonwealth University

P O Box 8095
Tel: +974 4927200
Fax: +974 4805432
Web: http://www.qatar.vcu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) was the first university to come to Education City in 1998, and celebrated its seventh graduation in 2008.
VCUQatar offers the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Interior Design.




Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

P O Box 24144
Tel: +974 4928800
Fax: +974 4928555
Web: http://www.qatar-med.cornell.edu

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established by Cornell University in partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, pursuant to an agreement signed in January 2001.

Airline Companies

Air France
4321208

Air India
4427744

Air Mauritius
4622122

American Airlines
4995737

Austrian Airlines
4441161

Biman Bangladesh Airlines
4433117

British Airways
4321434

Cathay Pacific
4328450

Continental Airlines
4622122

Cyprus Airways
4418666

Czech Airlines
4458306




Egypt Air
4458301/4426685

Emirates Airways
4384477

Garuda Indonesia Airlines
4622066

Gulf Air
4998000

Iran Air
4323666

Lufthansa German Airlines
4310212

K.L.M. (Royal Dutch Airlines)
4321210

Kuwait Airways
4435340


Malaysia Airlines
4368129

Middle East Airlines
4422288

Pakistan International Airlines
4426290

Qantas Airways
4418666

Qatar Airways
4496000

Royal Brunei
4425757

Royal Jordanian Airline
4431431

Saoudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
4440121

Singapore Airlines
4995741

Srilankan Airlines
4322628

Eastern Restaurants (Arabian)

Al Andalib Restaurant - 4874442

Albatra Restaurant - 4412720

Alhalabi Restaurant - 4784010

Alhamra Restaurant - 4433297

Alkarawan Restaurant - 4862901

Alkhayma Restaurant - 4446962

Almajlis Alarabi Restaurant - 4447417

Alrabwa Restaurant - 4644543

Alrosha Restaurant - 4321100

Al-Shami Home Restaurant - 4433666

Altawash Popular Foodstuff Restaurant - 4433693

Automatic Restaurant - 4425999

Beirut Restaurant - 4421087

Belhambar Restaurant - 4834423

Bulbul Nest Restaurant - 4324309

Layali Alshaam Restaurant & Sweets - 4811662

Layali Restaurant Co - 4310005

Mother Harees Restaurant - 4552551

Rawabi Al-Sham Restaurant - 4930060

Shamyat Zabadani Restaurant - 4860001

Turkia Central Restaurant - 4432927

Turkish House Restaurant - 4725353

Venice Restaurant - 4441750

Yamal Alsham Restaurant - 4622077

Al Adhamiyah IraqiI Resturant - 4324326

Assaha Restaurant - 4355353

International Restaurants in Qatar

A & W - 4421110

Al Tazah Fakieh BBQ Chicken - 4367367

Applebees - 4360747

Arby's - 4657333

Beijing Chinese Restaurant - 4358688

Bennigan's - 4838700

Burger King - 4350667

Caravan Restaurant - 4651133

Chillis - 4445335

Ciao Restaurant - 4689100

Crepway - 4655802

Cup & Chino Coffee house - 4130375

Dairy Queen - 4320982

Dana Club - 4960666

Far East Restaurant - 4411669

Fuddruckers - 4833983

Hardee's - 4430444

Jabri Sweets Restaurant - 4411109

Kababji - 4418135

Kebab King - 4410400

KFC-Kentucky - 4410410

Le Gourmet - 4371743

Little Caesars - 4446636

Mc Donald's - 4360031

Nando's - 4356756

Pizza Hut - 4320320

Pizza Inn - 4650644

Ponderosa - 4657310

SFC Express - 4644200

Shater Abbas - 4425377

Shebestan Palace Restaurant - 4425599

Subway - 4831621

Take Away - 4688344

TCBY - 4321122

The Garden Restaurant - 4365686

Hotels and Resorts in Qatar

Albustan Hotel---------------4328888
Alghariya Resort------------4728888
Aljazeera Hotel--------------4423831
Alliwan Hotel-----------------4242888
Almaha Palace Hotel-----4367301
Almourouj Inn Hotel-------4327415
Alsadd Merweb Hotel----4471111
Alsaybh Hotel--------------4444122
Alseef Hotel-----------------4332222
Alsultan Beach Hotel----4722666
Alzahra Hotel---------------4321503
Ambassador Hotel-------4353999

Bismillah Hotel------------4374417

Dana Hotel--------------------4411776
Doha City Plaza------------4415766
Doha Grand Hotel----------4433993
Doha Marriott Hotel--------4298888
Doha Palace Hotel---------4360101
Doha Tower Hotel----------4354646

Four Seasons Hotel-------4948888

George Second Hotel-----4443666
Golden Hotel-----------------4323322
Grand Regency-------------4343333
Guests Palace Hotel-----4411996
Gulf Gate Hotel-------------4418195
Gulf Horizon Hotel---------4432525
Gulf Paradise Hotel-------4322212

Inter Deplomat Hotel------4355909
Intercontinental Hotel-----4844444

Lacigal Hotel-----------------4288888
Lavilla Hotel------------------4357095

Middle East Hotel----------4367302
Millennium Hotel------------4247777
Movenpick Hotel------------4291111

New Almashraq Hotel-----4356565
New Capital Hotel----------4445445

Oasis Hotel-------------------4297777

Qatar International Hotel-4321761
Qatar Palace Hotel---------4421515

Ramada Hotel----------------------------4417417
Regency International Hotel---------4363363
Remal Hotel-------------------------------4443481
Royal Qatar Hotel-----------------------4249444
Rydges Plaza Doha Hotel------------4385444

Sahara Hotel------------------------------4327770
Sealine Beach Resort-----------------4765299
Sehati Hotel-------------------------------4255555
Sharq Village & Spa-------------------4256666
Sheraton Doha Hotel------------------4854444
Shezan Restaurant & Hotel---------4865225
Sofitel Doha Palace Hotel-----------4462222

The Ritz Carlton Doha Hotel-------4848000
Tourist Hotel-----------------------------4321321

Vinice Hotel------------------------------4448737

W Doha Hotel---------------------------4996530

Driving Schools in Qatar

Driving Schools in Qatar

Al Khebra Driving School
Location - Abu Hamour
Tel - 4907671

Alhasbaa Driving School
Tel - 4907482

Almehwar Driving School
Tel - 4602182

Alrrayah Driving School
Location - Madina Khalifa
Tel - 4877700

Doha Driving Centre
Location - Khartiyat
Tel - 4792263

Gulf Driving School Director
Location - Near Airport
Tel - 4652822

Qatar Modern Driving School
Tel - 4813490

United Driving Co
Location - Salwa Road
Tel - 4681003

General procedures for obtaining a driving license

First step you need to do is submit an application for driving license.

1. First get company's approval letter for you to get a driving license.

2. Fill the application in Traffic Dept, police office located in madinat khalifa, the form must be filled in arabic. Any typing centres will get this done for around 20 QR

3. Make sure you have 3-4 passport size photos ready for affixing in the application. If you have to wear glasses while driving, the photos affixed on the form should be with wearing glasses.

4. After eye test is over, you can choose any driving school. If you already have driving license from your country, you can show the driving license to Traffic Dept and take approval for 25 days class, if not you have to do the complete driving test which is for 45 days.

5. Now the fees, for 25 days around 1100.00 QR. if you are having your country's driving license. 1350.00 QR. if you are not having your country's license. 1800.00 QR for complete 45 days classes.

6. You can request an instructor who speaks your native language but mostly all instructors speak english.

7. For 12 days, you have 1 test + 1 Free Test
For 25 days, you have 2 test + 1 Free Test
For 45 days, you have 3 test + 1 Free Test
QR 50.00 is the fee for attending each test.

8. If you miss all these tests again you need to pay for the course period of atleast 25 days.

Embassies in Qatar

Embassy of Republic of Afghanistan - 4836507
Embassy of Brazil - 4838812
Embassy of Royal Netherlands - 4931408
Embassy of Bosnia And Herzegovina - 4670194
Embassy of El Salvador - 4110195
Embassy of French Republic - 4832283
Embassy of Japan - 4840888
Embassy of Malaysia - 4836463
Embassy of Mauritania - 4836003
Embassy of Romania - 4934848
Embassy of the Republic of Egypt - 4832555
Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela - 4932734
Embassy of the Brunei Darussalam - 4831956
Embassy of the Republic of Sri lanka - 4677627
Embassy of the Dominican Republic - 4113868

Embassy of the Republic of Germany - 4876959
Embassy of the Kingdom of Jordan - 4832202
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran - 4835300
Embassy of the Republic of Pakistan - 4832525
Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain - 4839360
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco - 4831885
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 4832030
Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain - 4835901
Embassy of the Libyan A-B Bureau - 4932556
Embassy of the Republic of Bangladesh - 4671927
Embassy of the People's Republic of China - 4934203
Embassy of the Republic Cod Macedonia - 4931374
Embassy of the Republic of Algeria - 4831186
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba - 4110717
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus - 4934390

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti - 4838461
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary - 4932531
Embassy of the Republic of India - 4255777
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia - 4657945
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq - 4932508
Embassy of the Republic of Italy - 4831828
Embassy of the Republic of Korea - 4832238
Embassy of the Republic of Lebanon - 4933330
Embassy of the Republic of Philippines - 4831585
Embassy of the Republic of Senegal - 4837644
Embassy of the Republic of South Africa - 4857111
Embassy of The Republic of The Sudan - 4831474
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey - 4835553
Embassy of the Republic of Yemen - 4432555
Embassy of the Royal Nepalese - 4675683

Embassy of the Royal Thailand - 4550715
Embassy of the Russian Federation - 4836231
Embassy of the State of Eritrea - 4667934
Embassy of the State of Kuwait - 4832111
Embassy of the State of Palestine - 4692929
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman - 4931910
Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic - 4832409
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates - 4838880
Embassy of the United Kingdom - 4962000
Embassy of the United States of America - 4884101
Embassy of Belgium - 4931499
Embassy of Greece - 4128150
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbajan - 4932450
Embassy of the Gambia - 4830751
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore - 4128082
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4110527

Point system in the traffic violations

As a part of the keenness of the Ministry of Interior to ensure road safety, the traffic law No. 19 of the year 2007 is introducing a demerit points system which will help to ensure safe driving and to reduce traffic related accidents, deaths and many casualties every year. The point system will serve as a preventive tool to enhance safe driving by curbing the growing number of accidents and reckless driving. Drivers convicted of certain driving-related offences will have demerit points recorded on their records. Below is a table outlining the demerit points for driving offences:

Please adhere (stuck) to traffic rules and regulations, and always remember that the driving license will be suspended according to the points of traffic violations. The list of points is as follow:-

Times of violation - No. of negative points - Driving license suspension period

First Time - 14 Points - 3 Months
2nd Time - 12 Points - 6 Months
3rd Time -10 Points - 9 Months
4th Time - 8 Points - 1 Year
5th Time - 6 Points The license will be suspended ultimately. And in this case, a new driving license shall be issued only after passing a new driving test according to the law article No. (31) on " Conditions to provide the driving license for the first time" after one year of suspension as a minimum period.

Please be informed that the points will be automatically deleted in the following two conditions:-
1) If the license was suspended according to the above table.
2) when the driver don't commit any traffic violation for a year from revoking his license.
3) In all conditions, times of suspension of the license will be reviewed whenever it is required.

Point system in the traffic violations

As a part of the keenness of the Ministry of Interior to ensure road safety, the traffic law No. 19 of the year 2007 is introducing a demerit points system which will help to ensure safe driving and to reduce traffic related accidents, deaths and many casualties every year. The point system will serve as a preventive tool to enhance safe driving by curbing the growing number of accidents and reckless driving. Drivers convicted of certain driving-related offences will have demerit points recorded on their records. Below is a table outlining the demerit points for driving offences:

1 Running an automatic or manually activated red light - 7 Points

2 Driving in the wrong ( opposite) direction - 6 Points

3 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs or any other mental stimulant - 6 Points

4 Exceeding the maximum speed limit - 4 Points

5 Driving recklessly or dangerously or in a way that harms life and public property - 4 Points

6 Driving a vehicle without brake or with faulty brakes or one faulty brake or with an unusable brake - 4 Points

7 Driving with inappropriate license - 3 Points

8 Driving with suspended or invalid license - 3 Points

9 Violating customs and norms of public morality inside the vehicle or allowing some body to do so - 3 Points

10 Driving a non registered vehicle - 3 Points

11 Driving a vehicle without number plates - 3 Points

12 Driving a vehicle with a number plate issued by the authority but changes have been made in numbers or with a number plate which is not issued from authority on which the original or fake numbers have been printed - 3 Points

13 Using a vehicle against its purpose - 3 Points

14 Driving a vehicle which emits noisy sounds - 3 Points

15 Providing wrong information intentionally to pass the technical inspection or to earn a license or a temporary license, or getting a replacement for the lost license - 3 Points

16 Blocking or deactivating the flow of traffic in the public roads intentionally - 3 Points
- Driving in an unusual slowness which may block the traffic flow without any reasonable cause - 3 Points
- Moving a vehicle or making any hindrance to traffic movement or blocking it after opening the traffic light - 3 Points

17 Driving a vehicle emitting dense fume or causing bad smoke - 3 Points

18 Driving a vehicle which drops loads that can endanger the public safety - 3 Points

19 Driving on the pavement - 3 Points

20 Making a turn or round or U-turn against the traffic movement flow - 3 Points
- Driving in opposite direction - 3 Points
- Driving to behind on the main road (except emergency) - 3 Points

21 Giving the vehicle to someone does not have a license, or have another categorized license or any other permit issued by the authority - 2 Points

22 Driving a vehicle that leaks inflammable materials or harms the public health or environment or damages the road - 3 Points

23 Change a vital part of the vehicle without a written permission from the authority - 3 Points

24 Driving a vehicle with one number plate, or changing plate's place or color or shape issued from the authority - 1 Point
- Not fixing 2 number plates on the vehicle - 1 Point
- Not fixing 2 number plates which are excepted from registration - 1 Point
- Making changes in the place or color or shape of the number plates or exchanging it or lending it - 1 Point

25 Driving a vehicle with unclear or unreadable number plates - 2 Points

26 Refraining from giving driving license or registration card or any related document issued by the traffic department to traffic police - 1 Point

27 Trucks violating the load regulations - 1 Point

28 Trucks violating the vehicle's weight and dimensions' standards in width, height and weight.
- Exceeding height of load on the vehicle or things appearing from the load longer than 4.2 meter from the road level without written permission - 1 Point
- Exceeding width of load on the vehicle or things appearing from the load wider than 2.6 meter without written permission - 1 Point
- Increasing the maximum load limit for single axle than 13 tons.
- Increasing the permitted maximum load limit for duple axle without written permission from concerned authority.
- Increasing the total weight of the vehicle more than the permitted load without written permission from concerned authority.
- Load extension to the front side of the vehicle for more than one meter, or to back side for more than 2 meters from the body of the vehicle without permission - 1 Point
- Not holding a written permission from the concerned authority to transport materials which cannot be parted while its length will be more than permitted (Para 5).
- Not using clear red signs on the sides of the load for alerting others - 1 Point
- Making extensions on load boxes of the trucks to carry more by width, length or height - 1 Point
- Not writing down the permitted load capacity and the number of passengers on the body of the vehicle which its load capacity is 3 tons or more - 1 Point

29 Driving a technically unsafe vehicle (as a result of an accident) - 1 Point

30 Using lights, horns, loud speakers or any other unauthorized machines. Driving a vehicle which is not equipped with horn ( Para 1). - 1 Point
- Drivers Using horns except when facing an imminent danger (Para 2) - 1 Point
- Fixing or using air horns or musical horns ( Para 3) - 1 Point
- Fixing or using horns or light systems which are prescribed only for police, civil defense or ambulance vehicles without written permission - 1 Point

31 Disobeying traffic signs or ground lines - 1 Point

Ministries of Qatar

Ministry of Business & Trade
To be updated

Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage
Address
P.O. Box 23700, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4668777

Fax
+974 4670363

Website
www.nccah.com

Ministry of Defence
Address
P.O. Box 37, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tel
+974 4614111

Ministry of Economy and Commerce
Address
P.O. Box 1968, Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00am - 2:00pm

Tel
+974 4945555

Fax
+974 4932111

Email
pru@mec.gov.qa

Website
www.mec.gov.qa

Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Address
P.O. Box 80, Doha, State of Qatar. Al-Waqf Tower - Dafna
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4941111

Fax
+974 4941111

Website
www.moe.edu.qa

Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
Address
P.O. Box 422, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Tel
+974 4470777

Fax
+974 4470700

Email
awqaf@awqaf.gov.qa

Website
www.islam.gov.qa

Ministry of Energy and Industry
Address
Dafna - West Bay - Salam Plaza Building - Doha
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4846444

Fax
+974 4832024

Email
did@mei.gov.qa

Website
www.mei.gov.qa

Ministry of Environment
Address
P.O. Box 7634, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4437171

Fax
+974 4415246

Email
qatarenv@qatarenv.org

Website
www.qatarenv.org

Ministry of Finance
Address
P.O. Box 83, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4461444

Fax
+974 4431177

Website
www.mof.gov.qa

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address
P.O. Box 250, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4334334

Fax
+974 4324131

Email
webmaster@mofa.gov.qa

Website
www.mofa.gov.qa

Ministry of Health
To be updated

Ministry of Interior
Address
Administrative attaché of Interior Ministry
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4849525, +974 4849510

Fax
+974 4323339

Email
ibp@moi.gov.qa

Website
www.moi.gov.qa

Ministry of Justice
Address
P.O. Box 917, Doha, State of Qatar
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4842222

Fax
+974 4832875

Email
info@moj.gov.qa

Website
www.moj.gov.qa

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
Address
P.O. Box 36 Tel
+974 4841111

Fax
+974 4841000

Email
customerservice@mlsa.gov.qa

Website
www.mlsa.gov.qa

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture
Address
Corniche Street, Ministry Main Building, P.O. Box 22332
Counter Opening Time
Sun - Thu, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tel
+974 4336254, +974 4413331

Fax
+974 4430239

Website
www.baladiya.gov.qa

Emergency & Help Lines

Important: 999 should be used only for Emergency calls for Police, Fire Service or Ambulance. When the operator answers, say, "Police, Fire, Ambulance" (as applicable). If your call is not of an emergency nature, please do not dial 999 as an unnecessary 999 call may hold up an Emergency call on which someone's life depends.

Call 991 for Water / Electricity emergency assistance


Other important Help Lines


Qatar General Postal Corporation
4464000

Hamad Medical Corporation
4392112

Qatar Broadcasting Corporation
4894444

University of Qatar
4852222

Coast Guard
4293333

Doha Municipality
4347777

Qatar Radio
4894444

Weather Line
9001009

Airport PABX
4656666

Immigration & Passport Department
4890333

Qatar Television
4894444

Mowasalat - Karwa
4588588

Flight Information
4622999

Customs & Port General Authority
4457457

Q-Tel
4400400 - Switchboard
111 - Call Centre
180 - Directory Information

Time
Arabic - 141
English - 140

Visa & Entry Requirements

The below information and several other data has been made available from the Qatar Government Online site - Hukoomi


Visa & Entry Requirements

You will need a visa to visit Qatar unless you are a national of a GCC state.

Visas are issued at border points for the nationals of more than 33 countries. These include the USA, Canada, Iceland, European Union member countries, some East European countries, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Brunei, Australia and New Zealand.

If visiting Qatar on business and a national of a country for which visas are not issued at border points, you will need to get a visa prior to starting your journey.

Visitors on a tourist visa must enter on Qatar Airways.

The passport section at Doha International Airport can issue renewable 14-day tourist visas within 24 hours for all visitors to Qatar except those who are travel document holders. If you are a travel document holder, your next of kin should be living in Qatar and you will not need a GCC resident permit to receive a tourist visa.

For more information, please click here.

Tourist Visa

Applications for tourist visas are submitted to the Immigration Department (Airport Visa Section) by one of the registered hotels. Visas are usually issued within 24 hours and are valid for 14 days and can be extended for another 14 days.

Business Visa

A company or a recognised establishment submits an application to the Immigration Department (Airport Visa Section). Visas are usually issued within 24 hours, are valid for 14 days, and may be extended for another 3 months.

GCC Residents Visa

GCC residents are granted a visa at the Airport. The visa is valid for 14 days and may be extended for another 14 days. Having a valid residence visa in any GCC country is a precondition.

Visa for the Companions of GCC Nationals

This visa is granted at any entry point.

Work Visit Visa

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa.

Family visit Visa

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa.

Multiple-entry Business Visa

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa, usually issued within 24 hours.

Working Visa valid for one year and more

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of the visa, usually issued within 24 hours.

Resident Visas

Resident Work Visa

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor submits the application, handles fees and collection of visa, usually given within 24 hours.

Resident Visa (for families)

The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of visa.

To apply for visa online, please click here.

For more information, please click here.

To Download the application forms for visas and other services click here

Overview of services

Family Visa Application
Business Visa
Companions of GCC Nationals Visa
Visas for Family Visits
Heavy Vehicle Driver's Visa
Visas for Companions of GCC Residents
Multiple Entry Visa
Entry and Departure Testimonies
Entry and Return Permission for Sailors
Visas for Camel Races
GCC Residents Visit Visa
Return Visas for Visitors
Joint Tourist Visa
Official Visa
Return Permit (Lost Passport)
Return Permit for Exceeded Time Period
Seamen Transit Visa
Tourist Visa
Tourist Visa through Qatar Airways
View My Visa Application
View Visa Status
Visas for Over a Year for Wives and Children
Visas for Embassies