Anyone worked there? What's it like? Is it safe, or are you running the risk of being shot by nutters? Do they tolerate boozing and stuff?
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Qatar
Collapse
X
-
-
Spent a brief 10 days there back in 1994. Stayed at a plush place in Doha (Sheraton?) and it was possible to get a drink there in a side room which was hidden away behind a load of curtains. It was very safe back then and they seemed reasonably friendly towards westerners. Mind you, it was a long time ago so feelings may have changed, although the first Gulf War did not seem to faze them over much.Originally posted by cybersquatter View PostAnyone worked there? What's it like? Is it safe, or are you running the risk of being shot by nutters? Do they tolerate boozing and stuff?“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain” -
Qatar is safe. They like Brits and Americans as they see us as there consumers.
Very laid back people and hospitable.
Just dont do anything anti islamic and use common sense and its a decent enough place. EXTREMELY wealthy! I mean I went there around 2 years back and you know you have stepped off onto something else when there are lines of Ferrari's inside the Airport for sale - along with Bentley GT's.
Stinks of money!
Comment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- How to land a temporary technology job in 2026 Today 07:01
- Spring Forecast 2026 ‘won’t put up taxes on contractors’ Yesterday 07:26
- Six things coming to contractors in 2026: a year of change, caution and (maybe) opportunity Jan 7 06:24
- Umbrella companies, beware JSL tunnel vision now that the Employment Rights Act is law Jan 6 06:11
- 26 predictions for UK IT contracting in 2026 Jan 5 07:17
- How salary sacrifice pension changes will hit contractors Dec 24 07:48
- All the big IR35/employment status cases of 2025: ranked Dec 23 08:55
- Why IT contractors are (understandably) fed up with recruitment agencies Dec 22 13:57
- Contractors, don’t fall foul of HMRC’s expenses rules this Christmas party season Dec 19 09:55
- A delay to the employment status consultation isn’t why an IR35 fix looks further out of reach Dec 18 08:22

Comment