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HOW TO GET SETTLED IN QATAR SOME PRACTICAL INFORMATION

WELCOME ON BOARD!

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WELCOME ON BOARD!
Getting settled in a foreign country usually involves a number of administrative tasks. In this booklet, we have assembled some practical information, which might be useful to you as you are planning your move to the Kingdom of Qatar We have put this together with the help of other colleagues, who have recently made the move from abroad and who wanted to share their knowledge in order to make your experience a successful one. Should you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact our KPMG Bahrain & Qatar HR Manager (direct dial +973 17222301).

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Table of Contents
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National flag: The national flag is maroon colour with a broad vertical white stripe at the pole, the two colours being separated with a nine-point serrated line. 5 Meaning of the flag: Capital City Population Religions Languages Government Geography History Commercial hours Currency & Banking TAXATION SOCIAL SECURITY Accommodation Furniture and Household Goods TELEPHONES Hotels: Dining and Entertainment SHOPPING MALLS Education & Schools Car Hire 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 12 13 13 13 13 14 15 18 18 19

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Hospitals:

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Physical Characteristics Location Qatar is an independent state in the Southern Arabian Gulf surrounded by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Iran. The country is situated midway along the western coast of the Arabian Gulf between latitudes 24.27 - 26.10 North and longitude 50.45 - 51.40 East. It is approximately 11,437 square kilometers on a low-lying limestone peninsula projecting northward about 160 kilometers into the Gulf. The coastline is 550 kilometers long and bounds the country to the west, north and east. Area

total: 11,437 sq km water: 0 sq km land: 11,437 sq km

National flag: The national flag is maroon colour with a broad vertical white stripe at the pole, the two colours being separated with a nine-point serrated line. Meaning of the flag:

A- The white colour reflects the internationally recognized symbol of peace .B-The maroon colour symbolizes the bloodshed during the several wars Qatar had undergone, particularly in the second half of the 19th century.CThe nine-point serrated line indicates that Qatar is the 9th member of the "reconciled Emirates" of the Arabian Gulf in the wake of concluding the QatariBritish treaty in 1916. This information on design and colour of Qatar flag was mentioned in the Archives of the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1931.

Capital City Doha

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Population In March 2004, The Planning Council announced the preliminary phase results of the new population census. According to the 2004 census, Qatars population reached 742,883 increasing by 42.3% from the 1997 census of 522,023. The 2004 census shows an average annual increase of 6.0% during the period 1997-2004, compared to the annual average increase of 3.7% during 1986-1997. The rapid increase in population over the last few years is attributed to the strong performance of the economy, which has resulted in a large number of projects coming online, thereby leading to the influx of professionals, service and contracting sector staff and others. Religions Islam is the official religion of the country, and the Shariah (Islamic Law) is the principal source of legislation in the country. Languages Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language.http://www.asiatour.com/index.htm

Government Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani became the new Emir of the State of Qatar on June 26, 1995, continuing the rule of the Al-Thani family that began nearly two centuries ago. Sheikh Hamad was acclaimed Crown Prince in 1977 and at the same time was appointed Minister of Defense. In the early 1980's he led the Supreme Planning Council, which sets the Qatar's basic economic and social policies. Since 1992, Sheik Hamad has selected Qatar's cabinet and been responsible for administering the country's day-to-day affairs. He has also led the development of Qatar's oil and natural gas resources.Sheikh Hamad, who was born in 1952, began his education in Qatar and attended Sandhurst Military Academy in England. Upon his graduation in 1971, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Qatari armed forces and commanded the 1st Mobile Battalion, which has since been designated the "Hamad Mobile Battalion" in his honor. Sheikh Hamad was later promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Commander in Chief of the Qatari Armed Forces. He oversaw an extensive program to modernize Qatar's military, increasing manpower, creating new units, updating weaponry, and improving training. The effects of this program
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were evident during the Gulf War when Qatari forces helped liberate Kuwait and led the battle for the recapture of the Kuwaiti town of Khafji. A keen sportsman and an accomplished diver, Sheikh Hamad has played an active role in promoting and developing athletics in Qatar. His activism has enhanced the country's involvement and performance in a number of international competitions, including: winning an Olympic medal in track and field; hosting a wide variety of international sporting events such as the GCC, Asian and World Youth soccer championships; and initiating the Qatar Open Tennis Championship which has grown to become one of two premier tennis competitions in the Middle East. Geography Qatar is a small peninsula some 11,437 square kilometers in size located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf and the territory of the State is comprised of a number of Islands including: Halul - an oil storage center, Sharaauh, the Hawar Archipelago and Al-Bashiriya, Al-Safiliya andAl -Aliya islands. The population of Qatar is 742,000 and has been increasing at a rate of about 9% annually in recent years. The majority of the population resides in the capital city of Doha, an old port city with all of the modern day amenities. Some of the nation's other major cities include: Mesaieed and Al-Wakrah in the southern part of the country, Ras Laffan and Al-Khor in the north and Dukhan on the west coast of the peninsula. Qatar has a flat rocky terrain covered with sand flats and dunes. There are some exceptional low-rising outcrops in the north and northwest of the country. The country has a hot desert climate with temperatures ranging between 25 and 46 degrees Centigrade during the summer, with high humidity in coastal cities and towns. The months of April, May, October and November tend to be the most temperate. History The area occupied by Qatar has been settled since the Stone Age. After the rise of Islam in the 7th cent. A.D. it became part of the Arab caliphate, and later of the Ottoman Empire. In the late 18th cent. it became subject to Wahhabis from the region of present-day Saudi Arabia; they were later supplanted by the Al Thani dynasty. During the Turkish occupation from 1871 to 1913, senior members of the Al Thani family were named deputy governors; subsequently, Qatar became a British protectorate, with Abdullah bin Jassim al-Thani recognized as emir. In 1971, Qatar became independent of Great Britain. In 1972 the reigning emir, Ahmad ibn Ali al-Thani, was deposed by his cousin Khalifa ibn Hamad al-Thani. He in turn was deposed in June, 1995, by his son and heir, Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who as crown
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prince was credited with having launched a major industrial modernization program. In 1981, Qatar joined neighboring countries in the formation of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to strengthen economic relations among the participating nations. The country's stability was threatened by the Iran-Iraq War throughout the 1980s. Territorial disputes with Bahrain over the Hawar Islands and gas fields in the separating sea erupted in 1986, and there were armed clashes with Saudi Arabia in 1992 over their common border. These disputes were not completely settled until 2001. During the Persian Gulf War (1991), international coalition forces were deployed on Qatari soil. Palestinians were expelled from Qatar in retaliation for the pro-Iraqi stance of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), but since the war relations with the Palestinians have returned to normal. After the Persian Gulf War, Iraq was still regarded as a threat to Qatar's oil interests; Qatar signed a defense pact with the United States but also restored relations with Iraq. Adopting a moderate course of action, Sheikh Hamad in the late 1990s eased press censorship and sought improved relations with Iran and Israel. He also has moved steadily to democratize the nation's government and institute elections. In 2003 voters approved a constitution establishing a largely elected advisory council with the power to pass laws, subject to the emir's approval; women have the right to vote and hold office. The constitution will come into force once it is promulgated, which, as a result of the emir's endorsement in 2004, is expected in 2005. The Al Udeid air base, in S central Qatar, has been used by the United States military since late 2001, and the U.S. Central Command established forward headquarters in Qatar prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Commercial hours

Government offices are open from 7:00am to 2:00pm daily from Sunday to Thursday. Banks are open from 7:30am to 1:30pm Sunday to Thursday. Commercial offices normally open from 8:00am to 1:00pm and from 3:30pm to 6:30 pm.

*Friday is the day of communal prayer for Muslims and is the primary rest day in the country.

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Currency & Banking The currency of Qatar is the Qatari Riyal (QR) which has full International Monetary Fund backing. It has a fixed exchange rate against the US dollar; $1 = QR3.65. There are no restrictions on money transfers into or out of Qatar and it is normally possible to effect remittances in any currency. Bank notes in circulation are in denominations of 500 riyals, 100 riyals, 50 riyals, 10 riyals, 5 riyals and one riyal (QR 1 = 100 dirhams). There are coins of 50 dirhams and 25 dirhams. Banks in Qatar include the following:

HSBC The Central Bank Qatar National Bank (QNB) The Commercial Bank of Qatar Limited Doha Bank Standard Chartered Bank ANZ Grindlays Bank, PLC The Arab Bank The United Arab Bank Al Ahli Bank of Qatar Mashreq Bank BNP Paribas Saderat Iran Bank Qatar Islamic Bank Qatar International Islamic Bank

Banking hours are from 7.30am-1pm, Sunday to Thursday; with some branches opening in the afternoons and Saturday mornings. QNB branches at City Center and The Mall are also open on Fridays and Saturdays. There is an increasing number of ATMs around town, the airport, shopping centers and hotels. There are numerous exchange houses where you can exchange currency or buy drafts and they are all licensed by the Qatar Central Bank. Qatar Public holidays: Eid Al Adha 3 days Eid Al Fitr 3 days Qatar independence Day 1 day
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Types of Visas:

1. Tourist Visa Applications for tourist visas are submitted to the immigration Department (Airport Visas Section) by one of the registered hotels. Visas are usually given within 24 hours and are valid for 14 days. They can be extended for another 14days. 2. Business Visa The firms PR Officer submits an application to the Immigration Department (Airport Visa Section). Visas are usually given within 24 hours and are valid for 14 days. They may be extended for another 70 days. (Qualified Professionals only permitted) over stay one day QR=500 (Penalty). Exit permit: stay more than one month require exit permit for travel.

3. 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. 4. Visa for the Companies of GCC Nationals This visa is granted at any entry point. 5. Work Visit Visa The Ministry of Interior issues approval. collection of visa single entry.

The sponsor handles fees and

6. Family Visit Visa The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The sponsor handles fees and collection of visa. 7. Multiple-entry Business Visa The Ministry of Interior issues approval. collection of visa. The sponsor handles fees and

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8. Working Visa establishment

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The Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Interior issue approval. Entry free for work visas is QR 220 formalities for stamping work resident permit. a. Medical Examination b. Finger Prints c. Stamping Labour Department employment contract. d. Blood group certificate. e. One photograph(not to be white background) One year resident permit for work free QR 1052+ QR 50 total 1102. Exit permit: work resident require exit permit for travel

Residence Visas 1) Residence Work Visa The Ministry of Interior issues approval. The PR officer submits the application, handles fees and collection of visa. 2) Residence Visa ( for families): An application is submitted to the Ministry of Labour and the following documents are required: a. Passport photo copies of the Employee, spouse and children b. Bank Statement of salary for six months signed and sealed by the banks authority. c. Marriage certificates r d. Children birth certificates r e. Educational certificates for the Employee.r r: should be ratified by the relevant embassy & Ministry of Foreign AffairsState of Qatar.

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Taxation Qatar is a tax-free country and you will not be required to pay any taxes to the Government.

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Social Security
The PRO will take care of your registration with the Social Security Department by submitting the following documents: a) Application form signed by employer and employee b) Copy of passport (details, entry stamp and residency permit pages) c) Copy of the CPR card Once you are registered at the Department of Social Security, the firm pays an amount of 3% of the basic salary to the Department of Social Security. No deductions are made from the employees salary.

Accommodation Currently numerous flats are available for rent because of continuous construction of buildings on the island. There are a limited number of 1bedroom flats available. Current rates for flats of reasonable quality are: 1 bed room QR 1500 per month 2 bed room QR 2000 per month 3 bed room villas (usually in a compound) QR 4000 upward. Furniture and Household Goods Furnishing a 2 bedroom flat would cost between QR 20,000-25,000, including appliances (TV, video, washing machine, air conditioners etc). TELEPHONES A deposit of QR2000 is required to have a local line at your residence for making local and international calls. Mobile lines are available using GSM or pre-paid services, depending your budget you should contact Q-tel for the ever.

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Hotels:

Ritz-Carlton Doha (West Bay Lagoon) Doha - Qatar Tel: (974) 484 8000 Fax: (974) 484 8484

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/doha
Inter-Continental Doha Al-Istiqal Road (West Bay Lagoon) Doha - Qatar Tel: (974) 484 4444 Fax: (974) 483 9555

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/dohha
Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort

P.O. Box 6000 Doha - Qatar Tel.: (974) 485 4444 Fax: (974) 483 2323
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
Doha Marriott

P.O. Box 1911 Doha - Qatar Tel: (974) 443 2432 Fax: (974) 441 8784
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/DOHMC

Ramada Hotel Doha

P.O. Box 1768 Doha - Qatar Tel: (974) 441 7417 Fax: (9740 441 0941
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Dining and Entertainment Qatar has an array of world-class restaurants and night-spots, with something to offer everybody Fun and food for all Hotels in Qatar serve not only their own guests but also cater for a large number of local residents. Their restaurants cover the full range, from coffee shops to fine dining and specialty outlets and the standard of service is on a par with the best in the world. The night-life is equally varied, with many bars, and discos open until the small hours. Outside the hotels, small eating places are to be found in all parts of Doha. While restaurants located outside hotel and club premises are not permitted to serve alcohol, all are air-conditioned, clean and are often culinary adventures in their own right Arabian Cuisine Qatar is an excellent place to sample all types of Gulf and Middle Eastern cuisine, including Iranian and Turkish. However, Arabian food makes up a key part of most buffet services at hotels and restaurants. Specialties include, beside various green vegetables: Homous: a dip made from chick-peas and tahini (sesame seeds paste). Tabbouleh: chopped parsley, mint and crushed wheat. Motabel: Lightly cooked eggplants mixed with tahini and garlic and made into a paste. Waraq enab: vine leaves stuffed with rice. Koussa mahshi: stuffed courgettes. Ghuzi: a whole roast lamb on a bed of rice mixed with nuts. Biriani: very sweet smelling spiced rice mixed with lamb or chicken. Local dishes include: Matchboos: spiced lamb or chicken with rice.
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Harees: a rich delicacy of wheat and tender lamb cooked and beaten until it has the texture of a thick paste. Usually served during the month of Ramadan. Seafood: you will enjoy fresh fish from the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman lobster, cigale, crab, hamour (grouper), shrimp, tuna, kingfish, pomfret and red snapper. Delicious regional desserts include: Umm Ali (literally means Mother of Ali): a type of bread pudding that is full of nuts and white raisins. Esh asaraya (meaning bread of the harem): a sweet kind of cheesecake with a cream topping. Mehalabiya: a pudding sprinkled with rose water and pistachios.

Biriani

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Restaurant
Restaurants Restaurant Name Al Bandar Albatros Al-Borj Al Dar Al Hamra Al Hubara Al Majlis Al Mina Al Safeer AI-Shaheen Note Seafood/International Continental Steaks/snacks Arabic/Asian Syrian/Lebanese Theme/International Lebanese/Arabic Sports Bar & Snacks Fine Dining Fine Dining Location Doha Corniche Al-Bustan Hotel The Diplomatic Club Doha Club Rayyan Road Sheraton Doha Hotel Al Sadd Street Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel The Diplomatic Club Sheraton Doha Hotel Telephone 4311818 4398888 4839000 4418822 4433297 4854444 4447417 4432432 4839000 4854444

FAST FOOD OUTLETS Arby's

American Fried Chicken

Roast Beef/Burgers Chicken/Burgers Burgers (Chicken, Beef, Fish) Burgers/Grills American Pizza

Ramada Junction Ramada Junction Suhaim Bin Hamad Street Ramada Junction Ramada Junction

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Burger King Dairy Queen Pizza Hut

ICE CREAM PALOURS Baskin Robbins Dairy Queen TCBY Dairy Ice Cream Ice Cream/Sundaes Frozen Yoghurt The Centre Ramada Junction Ramada Junction 4440202 4320982 4321122

COFFEE, PASTRY SHOPS Al Hubara Cafe Batteel Cafe Trottoir Coffee Shop Drive-in Pastry Coffee/Pastries/Meals Coffee/Pastries/Meals Sheraton Doha Hotel Salwa Road 4854444 4441414 4432432 4418822 4435222

Coffee Shop & Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel Takeaway Coffee/Pastries/Meals Doha Club Coffee/Pastries Hotel Sofitel

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SHOPPING MALLS Traditional Markets Souq Waqif In the city center. Its shops open early in the morning, close for noon recess and open again in the evening. Most of the traditional handcrafted objects, incense, perfumes and spices are displayed there. This market has many jewelry, tailoring, embroidery, bishoot (men's cloaks) and abayat (women's cloaks) shops. Swords, daggers and various goods are also on display in this market. Thursday and Friday Market It displays goods in stalls in a spacious open area on Salwa road. Shoppers gather in this market from Thursday and Friday morning till late in the evening, and the market sells miscellaneous low-quality goods at low prices. City Center Market These markets include Souq Faleh, Souq Al Aseeri, Souq Al Jabr, Souq Al Deerah and Souq Al Ahmed. They sell fabrics, clothes and small electrical goods and they open day and night. Education & Schools The State's comprehensive educational system provides Arabic speaking expatriates with the full range of schooling requirements from the primary to the secondary stage, as well as university studies in Doha. Parallel to this system, there are a number of community schools in Doha which cater to expatriate non-Arabic speaking children. Exact details should be checked with Qatar Petroleum prior to arrival. Mesaieed Nursery School Mesaieed Nursery School has the distinction of being the first education provider in esaieed. It can trace its origins back to 1982 when a small group of Qatar Petroleum employees expressed a desire for the provision of Nursery education for the children in the community.

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Dukhan English School The facilities provided by Qatar Petroleum at the Dukhan English School have recently been expanded and made available to all resident children of Employee Level Staff and Senior staff. The following list of schools, colleges and educational institutes is intended as a guide only. It is advisable to contact embassies for further information on schools catering to a particular community.
Schools, Colleges, Institutes Al Jazeera Academy American School of Doha Bright Future Pakistani School British Council Central English Speaking Kindergarten CHN - University Professional Education College of North Atlantic Doha College Doha English Speaking School Doha Montessori British School Doha Independent School French School Ideal Indian School Jordanian School Lebanese School Phone 469 3777 442 1377 466 3102 442 6193 467 2570 437 3931 482 5555 468 7379 487 0170 469 1635 468 4495 483 5800 468 4929 466 0897 468 3210 Fax 468 2555 442 0885 466 3102 442 3315 467 2570 441 2857 482 5500 468 5720 487 5921 469 1633 468 7897 483 5808 468 2939 466 4328 468 9818

Car Hire Air-conditioned cars at a range of prices are available for hire from local car rental firms. A chauffeur may be arranged at an additional cost. Radar Radar systems are now in operation checking speed inside cities and along highways. The speed limit when driving inside cities ranges from 50 to 100 km per hour, when driving along highways: 100 to 120 km per hour. Vehicle Registration When registering a vehicle, you must have in your possession a valid Qatari driving license and an insurance certificate valid for three years for the vehicle being registered.
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In the case of a new vehicle, the car dealer will probably arrange this for you. In the case of a second hand car, you will be expected to visit the Traffic Department together with the previous owner. Car Road License All vehicles must be licensed before they are allowed to be driven on the road. Car road licenses are issued by the Traffic Police Office and are valid for 12 months from their date of issue. Renewals are carried out in the same office. It is obligatory to have a valid insurance policy when renewing your road license. If the car is three years old or more, a mechanical check-up is required as a condition for renewal of the license. Car Insurance It is obligatory to have vehicles insured and one should be advised as to the scope of one's insurance coverage for third parties and passengers. There are several insurance companies operating in Qatar with whom you will be able to arrange the insurance coverage to meet your requirements. The yellow pages of the telephone directory has a list of the addresses and telephone numbers of the insurance companies. The following is a list of some of the insurance companies operating in Qatar:

Al-Khaleej Insurance Company Qatar General Insurance & Re-insurance Company Qatar Insurance Company Arabian Insurance Company Atlas Insurance Company Swiss Lebanese Insurance Company .

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Hospitals: Hamad General Hospital Hamad General Hospital extends a highly specialized care to all the people of Qatar through a modern and well-equipped facility at Rayyan Road. The hospital opened in 1982 and has a total of 621 beds for inpatient care, a large outpatient department providing 65 specialty clinics, an Accident and Emergency Department, five intensive care units, eight operating theaters, and a pharmacy. Modern diagnostic facilities consisting of Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and a Department of Radiology support all therapeutic services. Continuous upgrading of all equipment and protocols of care has kept Hamad General abreast of new developments in all specialties. The steady rise in the number of patients seeking care at Hamad General Hospital has stimulated the expansion of services to meet the demand. Demand for specialized care is the result of continuous population growth. Hamad General Hospital is one of three hospitals managed by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the only health care corporation in the state. The other hospitals are Rumailah Hospital, refurbished in 1977 and Womens Hospital, opened in 1988. Hamad General Hospital is located at Rayyan Road in the capital city of Doha and is physically connected to Womens Hospital and by an access road to Rumailah Hospital. Rumaillah Hospital: The Rumaillah Hospital is Qatars oldest health facility. Originally built in 1956, Rumaillah Hospital opened in 1957 as a 200-bed general hospital with ambulance services and a large outpatient facility. Following the opening of Hamad Hospital in 1982, Rumaillah Hospital became a rehabilitation center for disabled adults, elderly people and handicapped children. With many of its units requiring major renovation, management launched a 10-year program to rebuild the facility in three phases. The completion of the renovation program for Rumaillah Hospital in 1997 was a hallmark for the Corporation. Qatars oldest health care facility was refurbished into a modern yet quiet hospital offering a 306-bed facility with a spacious, clean and restful environment.

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The Womens Hospital: The State of Qatar provides highly specialized care to women and infants. A well- quipped facility for women and babies was built at Rayyan Road and opened in 1988. The Womens Hospital is one of three hospitals managed by Hamad Medical Corporation. The maternal facility is patronized by women of all nationalities in the state and handles 1000-1200 deliveries per month. The hospital offers a total of 334 beds to women. The private wing offers 31 private rooms and 4 wings for the newly born babies at the neonatal intensive care unit. Womens Hospital has 334 beds in five upper floors. Most of the rooms are twin-bedded with a bathroom. The rooms are grouped according to the type of care required by the patient: They are antenatal, postnatal, gynecology and high dependency areas. The Hospital has highly furnished wing composed of 35 beds, on private hotel quality level providing privacy, special menu food and cable programs. The Womens Hospital provides a superb hospital service for pregnant women and newborns. Most services are accessible to everyone with a minimal charge. AL Amal Oncology Hospital With the opening of the QR 90 million AL Amal Oncology Hospital in mid-2004, cancer patients in Qatar now have a total cancer care facility that compares with the best in the world. The new hospital is a one-stop facility, with services including early detection, therapy, counseling, rehabilitation, education forums and workshops. The hospital is operated in collaboration with Germany's University Clinics of Heidelberg (UCH), one of Europe's top institutions for cancer care and which was treating radiotherapy patients from Qatar for a number of years. AI Amal, which has an inpatient facility of over 70 beds, expects to receive 600 new cancer cases yearly and treat up to 4,500 patients suffering from existing cancers annually. It aims to become the Middle East's premier facility for cancer treatment, education and training
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Private Hospitals

AI Ahli Hospital: AI Ahli Hospital looks set to be a major private hospital in Qatar. It opened with limited services in December, and full operations are scheduled to be launched in phases throughout the first half of 2005. AI Emadl Hospital: Besides nursing patients back to health, the management at AI Emadi Hospital aims to provide comprehensive healthcare education to its patients. It believes in knowledge-sharing and planning with patients and their families. Its wide range of specialty care includes treatment of obesity, general surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgeries, dermatology, dental services and emergency services. See page 218 for further details. American Hospital Doha: Opened in mid October 1999, American Hospital Doha was Qatar's first private hospital and has recently upgraded its equipment and facilities. Doha Clinic Hospital: Doha Clinic started life as a polyclinic in 1994 and expanded over the years to become a fully integrated hospital in 2001. It was renamed Doha Clinic Hospital.

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