According to travelationary, Qatar (Katar) (Arabic: قطر‎ Qaṭar) is a country in the Middle East (Asia) bordering only Saudi Arabia. The capital of Qatar is Doha. Some major cities in Qatar are: Ar Rayyan, Umm Salal Muhammad, Al Wakrah, Lusail, Al Khor and Al Khawr. Qatar is known as ‘the best kept secret in the […]

Background: Ruled by the Al-Thani dynasty since the mid-1800s, Qatar has gone from being a poor British protectorate known primarily for its pearls to an independent state with significant oil and gas revenues. In the late 1980s – early 1990s. Qatar’s economy was weakened by a constant drain on oil revenues due to the actions […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes no Yes Other EU countries Yes no Yes Germany Yes no Yes Austria Yes no Yes Switzerland Yes no Yes Passport information Generally required, must still be valid for at least 6 months upon entry. Visa information A visa is generally […]