According to a census conducted last 2017, there are about 260,000 Filipinos living in Qatar. This makes Filipinos fourth on the list of most number of foreign workers in Qatar, the top three being Indians, Nepalese and Bangladeshis. It’s no surprise that Filipinos have made their mark in influencing Qatari culture. The Qataris, divided in [...]
There are a lot of things we know about Qatar. We know that it is the richest country in the world in terms of per capita GDP. We know that it is one of the most beautiful countries among Gulf Nations. We know it has a lot of tourist attractions including sand dune adventures, lovely [...]
The Philippines now has its first ever Qatar Visa Center. Inaugurated last Wednesday, Ali Ibrahim Al-Malki, the State of Qatar’s Ambassador to the Philippines, says that this new facility is an indication that Qatar really aims to have more Filipinos in its workforce. Ali Ibrahim Al-Malki adds that the opening of the Qatar Visa Center [...]
Normally, people like to go out to the beaches during summer time. But in Qatar, it is advisable not to go outside at all because of the scorching heat. That’s why indoor pools are a wonderful alternative to beaches when you’re in Qatar. You don’t have to worry about being exposed to harmful UV rays [...]
Qatar is known to have really hot days, especially during the summer. That’s why the government is doing everything in its power to try to alleviate the heat. One of the means to do so is through research, and using advanced technologies for the cause. One such proposal is the “cool pavement” project which is [...]
Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a holy month, characterized by fasting during sunrise to sunset, abstinence from tobacco, music, sex and other worldly endeavors. Ramadan in Qatar started around the 5th of May and ended in the 4th of June. During Ramadhan, expats aren’t expected to participate in the [...]
There are many reasons why Qatar’s Educational System is so successful, but one of these is the fact that the country continues to make the Education sector one of its primary investments. This human capital investment is seen to provide exceptional returns. Qatar has many public and private schools that offer top education. These include [...]
It can be really hot outside in Qatar. This is especially true during the summer months, during which you need to take all the necessary precautions to prevent fire accidents. Fire can happen when some of your electronic devices, automobiles, or sensitive parts of your house get too much sun exposure. To prevent fire, you [...]
Qatar is the richest nation in the world on a per capita GDP basis. That’s primarily because it is rich in gas and oil reserves. As such, jobs available in this country are lucrative, including English teachers who, on average, can earn between $1,600 to $4000 per month, tax free. Teaching in Qatar has the [...]
Qatar relies on skilled workers to get its economy flowing smoothly. That’s why there are many OFWs in the country who are definitely highly skilled, thanks to the topnotch education and training they got from the Philippines. To help workers acquire new skills or develop old ones, it does have several training centers for all [...]