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Important Dates
18th DECEMBER
H.H. THE DEPUTY EMIR AND HEIR APPARENT ISSUED LAW NO. 61 OF
2007 ANNOUNCING THE DAY OF SHEIKH JASSEM BIN MOHAMED BIN
THANI ASSUMPTION OF POWER AS A NATIONAL DAY IN THE STATE.
ACCORDING TO THE LAW THE DAY OF SHEIKH JASSEM BIN MOHAMED
BIN THANI, FOUNDER OF THE STATE OF QATAR, ASSUMPTION OF
POWER ON 18 DECEMBER 1878 SHALL BE A NATIONAL DAY IN THE
STATE.
THE LAW ALSO STIPULATED THAT THE NATIONAL DAY SHALL BE A
PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE STATE EVERY YEAR.
27th
June
On June 27th, 1995, H.H. the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa
Al Thani came to power in the country.
Working Hours:
Government working hours are from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Private companies are open from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon and
from 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday are the official weekly holidays.
Official Holidays
National Independence Day: 3rd September
Eid al-Fitr is the day of celebration that marks the end
of Ramadan. Officially the celebration lasts for 3 days.
Aid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, takes place on
the 10th day of the month of Zul Hijih, during the
traditional time of pilgrimage to Mecca . Officially the
celebration lasts for 3 days.
Local
Timing:
GMT + 3 hours
Power
Supply
220-240 volts with frequency of 50 Hertz
Border
Exits:
Land: Through the two border points at Abu Samra and Sauda
Nathil.
Air: Via Doha International Airport .
Sea: Through Doha and Mesaiseed ports.
It is worth mentioning that Customs authorities may impose
taxes on some goods at border checkpoints.
Currency
The currency issued by Qatar Central Bank is the Qatari
Riyal (QR) which is equivalent to 100 Qatari dirhams (Dhs).
Each US dollar is equivalent to 3.65 Qatari riyals
Riyal denominations are as follows:
1 riyal, 5 riyals, 10 riyals, 50 riyals, 100 riyals, 500
riyals.
Dirham denominations are: 25 dirhams and 50 dirhams.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at all banks, at Doha
International Airport and at a number of Bureau de Changes
in the country.
Postal
Services
The Central Post Office, situated on Doha 's Corniche,
provides a comprehensive postal service. There also are
several post office branches in Doha and the surrounding
suburbs.
The postal stamp fee for ordinary letters is as follows:
Dhs 25 inside Qatar .
Dhs 75 for GCC countries.
Dhs 100 (QR1) for other Arab countries.
Dhs 200 (QR2) for European countries.
Dhs 200 QR2) for East Asian countries, America and
Australia
Letters sent registered post are subject to an additional
fee.
Entry procedures to the State of Qatar
Entering the State of Qatar requires obtaining an entry visa
prior to entry. The Summit National Organizing Committee
shall provide entry visas to the States of Qatar through
Qatar 's Embassies abroad or via
www.e-gov.qa
or by issuing them at the Doha International Airport or via
Qatar Airways. Participating delegations are required to
complete the attached visa application form and attach a
copy of the passports.
For further information, please refer to the website of the
Ministry of Interior:
http://www.moi.gov.qa
Car
Rental Companies
Most of those
with a driver's license in their home country will find that
renting a car is the most convenient option during their
stay in Qatar.
A foreign license is valid in Qatar for seven days from the
date of arrival, and after that you must obtain a license
from the Traffic Department. Residents may obtain a
permanent license, but temporary licenses,
Abdullah
Abdulghani & Bros Rent-a-Car
Phone :441 7480
Email :al-ghani@qatar.net.qa
Al Muftah Rent A Car
Phone :432 8100
Email :rac@qatar.net.qa
Website :www.rentacarqatar.com
Al Saad Rent A Car
Phone :444 9300
Al Sulaiman Rent A Car
Phone :435 5477
Email :alsulaimancar@qatar.net.qa
Website :www.alsulaimancar.com
Avis Rent A Car
Phone :466 7744
Budget
Phone :468 5515
Email :budget@qatar.net.qa
Website :www.budgetqatar.com
Doha Rent A Car & Transport
Phone :435 4577
Europcar
Phone :466 0677
Email :europcar@qatar.net.qa
Mannai Auto Rent
Phone :455 8636
National Car Rental
Phone :487 1995
Email :info@national-qatar.com
Nice Rent A Car & Transport Co.
Phone :441 3392
Email :niceqatar@qatar.net.qa
Power Rent A Car
Phone :444 7441
Prestige Rent A Car
Phone :447 7577
Speedway Rent A Car
Phone :442 1484
Thrifty Car Rental
Phone :466 6655
Email :thrifty@qatar.net.qa
Website :www.thrifty.com
KTC
Phone :436 16 38
Email :ktc@qatar.net.qa
Website :www.ktcqatar.com
United Car Rentals
Phone :468 8438
Email :ucrdoha@qatar.net.qa
AVIS 4447766
BUDGET 4419500
HERTZ 4622891
EURO CAR 4438404
Taxis
Previously there
were two taxi services in Doha however currently there is
only one taxi service which operates in Doha, the new
light-green Karwa taxis, operated by the Mowasalat Transport
Company.
Every Karwa taxi
is brand-new. These light-green taxis can be hailed from the
side of the road or scheduled in advance by calling their
operator at 458 8888. All are very comfortable and well
air-conditioned, and the drivers usually understand English.
To read more about Karwa taxi service please visit their
official website www.mowasalat.com.
There are also numerous limousine companies, which offer
comfortable, air-conditioned cars. They can be booked for a
specific ride, or by the hour. Limousine companies include:
Al Afdhal Transport488 0177
Doha Limousine483 9999
Fox Transport462 2777
Gulf Limousine432 1116
Meshwar Limo Services469 0400
The Transport Company (Mowasalat) operates a fleet of
turquoise-colored Karwa taxies within Doha . Tel: 4588888
Tariffs
Inside Doha (day) Dhs. 10 per 200 meters
Inside Doha (evening) Dhs. 15 per 200 meters
Outside Doha (day) Dhs. 15 per 200 meters
Outside Doha (evening) Dhs. 30 per 200 meters
Waiting during the day Dhs. 10 per minute
Waiting during the evening Dhs. 20 per minute
The evening tariff is applicable from 9.00 p.m. - 5.00 a .m.
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