ElectricityElectrical current is 240/415 volts AC; 50Hz. Round
pin plugs with grounding and rectangular blade plugs are in
use. LanguageArabic is the official language, but English is widely
used. TippingA service charge of 10% is usually added to hotel and restaurant
bills in Qatar, in which case tipping is not necessary. However if
there is no service charge a 10% tip is appreciated. Taxi drivers
do not expect a tip, but it is good to round off the amount
due. Safety InformationSafety in Qatar is generally not an issue but the country, like
most in the Gulf Region, is rated as being under high threat of
indiscriminate terrorist attacks against western interests.
Visitors should therefore be vigilant in public places. There is a
low incidence of crime, but women are advised to take care when
travelling alone at night. Local CustomsQatar is an Islamic state, which prohibits drinking alcohol in
public other than at licensed hotel restaurants and bars. Religious
customs should be respected, particularly during the month of
Ramadan when eating, drinking and smoking in public are forbidden
by Muslim Law. Intimacy between men and women in public can lead to
arrest, and homosexuality is illegal. Visitors should dress
modestly and respect local customs. The right hand should be used
for everything, including eating and the giving and receiving of
things, as the left is considered unclean. The import of
pornographic material, non-Islamic religious material, alcohol or
pork products is strictly prohibited. BusinessArray CommunicationsThe international access code for Qatar is +974, and the
outgoing code is 0, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 027
for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. There are
numerous Internet cafes in Doha. The country is well covered by the
Q-Tel GSM 900/1800 mobile phone network. As of July 28th 2010,
telephone numbers in Qatar gain an extra digit by repeating the
first numbe
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