ELECTRIC SUPPLY
220/240V AC, with a frequency of 50Hz. Square three-pin UK-style plugs are widespread, but there is also some use of three-pin plugs with round pins. Wall sockets are either round with two pins or square with three pins. Electrical items from home can be used and converters can be found in Qatar. If you would like to connect your computer to your TV, bring HDMI cables with you. MOBILE PHONES
If you are bringing your mobile phone, make sure you unlock it to be able to use it in Qatar. ALCOHOL/PORK PRODUCTS Alcohol is available only in bars attached to international hotels and clubs. You will need to submit your passport or local Residence Permit to be admitted in these establishments. It is not permitted to bring alcohol into the country and customs at Doha airport will confiscate any alcohol they find. |
DRIVING
Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. Speed limits range from 40 to 120 KMs /hr. Most streets and traffic lights are under radar or camera surveillance. Wearing seat belts is compulsory for drivers and co-passengers. Children below 10 are not al-lowed to sit in the front. Most of the roads in Qatar are three lanes with roundabouts and traffic signals. For more information about traffic violations, please visit Qatar News Agency: http://www.qnaol.net/QNAEn/Qatar_Portal/Traffic_Violation ACCIDENTS If you have a minor car accident you can move the vehicle to the roadside (after taking numerous photos using your mobile or camera). It is then advised that you obtain the driver’s details such as name, car registration, mobile number and ID number and then arrange a time for you both to meet at the traffic department in order to report the accident. If you are involved in anything other than a minor accident (especially if anyone is in-jured) the traffic department advise that you do not move the vehicles but contact the police on 999. The police decide who is at fault at the scene. You will also need a copy of the official report from the police in order to get your car repaired. Local repair shops are required to ask for this. |