What To Expect While Working In Qatar

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   What To Expect While Working In QatarIf you are looking to move to the Gulf for a job in Qatar, you would be
anxious about the place and about what to expect on reaching there.
Before relocation to Qatar, you need to keep in mind that working here
comes with its share of challenges and rewards for expatriates. While
the jobs are quite well-paying and there are good opportunities to
save, the lifestyle can be a little challenging in the beginning and
will require a getting used to before you start enjoying your stay in
the Gulf. Qatar is a popular career destination in the Gulf and each
year, thousands of expatriates move here with dreams in their eyes.
Jobs in Qatar can be quite rewarding monetarily and one needs to
through proper channels to land the right job in Qatar. 

For those visiting the Gulf for the first time, lifestyle in Qatar can
be quite a culture shock initially. The lifestyle and the culture are
bound to be different from your home country. Hence, you need to go
there with an open mind in order to assimilate what is being offered.
However, after the initial getting used to, you are most likely going
to enjoy your stay in Qatar as it is quite a welcoming state. It offers
superior and comfortable lifestyle to expatriates. The landscape is not
just arid and one can get to see green stretches too. A lot of money is
being pumped into improving the infrastructure of the place and it is
being enhanced aesthetically. Consumption of alcohol is required on
license and there is tolerance towards different dressing styles. 

A handsome salary and perks are undoubtedly the main attraction that
pulls thousands of trained foreign workers to the Gulf. After all,
there are higher salaries on offer and it is a tax-free environment.
This means that no tax is deducted from the salary of the employee. So,
the end disposable income is quite high and one gets to do a lot of
savings. With a job in Qatar, one can certainly enjoy more than just
money. It is easy to hire domestic helps and get the household work
done at an affordable salary. There are a lot of socializing avenues in
the evening. Expatriates join clubs and societies as per their
interests and get to make new friends. Clubs are the best place for
effective networking. 

If you are relocating to Qatar with your family, you would need to make arrangements for them in advance. Accommodation
can be a little expensive but some employers cover the housing expenses
in the contract itself. Healthcare insurance cover is also offered by
most employers. If your spouse or any other family member wants to work
in Qatar, a special permission or license to work would be required for
that. Qatar is slowly opening up to working women in the country. For
children, there are many international schools that specially cater to
the education needs of the children of expatriates. You can read and
find out more about them on the Internet. Also, to get more reliable
and first hand information about life in Qatar, you can join online
forums of expatriates already working in Qatar.

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jagan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Location: India Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote jagan Report Post Quote Reply Topic: What To Expect While Working In Qatar Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 10:39pm
	What To Expect While Working In Qatar If you are looking to move to the Gulf for a job in Qatar, you would be anxious about the place and about what to expect on reaching there. Before relocation to Qatar, you need to keep in mind that working here comes with its share of challenges and rewards for expatriates. While the jobs are quite well-paying and there are good opportunities to save, the lifestyle can be a little challenging in the beginning and will require a getting used to before you start enjoying your stay in the Gulf. Qatar is a popular career destination in the Gulf and each year, thousands of expatriates move here with dreams in their eyes. Jobs in Qatar can be quite rewarding monetarily and one needs to through proper channels to land the right job in Qatar. For those visiting the Gulf for the first time, lifestyle in Qatar can be quite a culture shock initially. The lifestyle and the culture are bound to be different from your home country. Hence, you need to go there with an open mind in order to assimilate what is being offered. However, after the initial getting used to, you are most likely going to enjoy your stay in Qatar as it is quite a welcoming state. It offers superior and comfortable lifestyle to expatriates. The landscape is not just arid and one can get to see green stretches too. A lot of money is being pumped into improving the infrastructure of the place and it is being enhanced aesthetically. Consumption of alcohol is required on license and there is tolerance towards different dressing styles. A handsome salary and perks are undoubtedly the main attraction that pulls thousands of trained foreign workers to the Gulf. After all, there are higher salaries on offer and it is a tax-free environment. This means that no tax is deducted from the salary of the employee. So, the end disposable income is quite high and one gets to do a lot of savings. With a job in Qatar, one can certainly enjoy more than just money. It is easy to hire domestic helps and get the household work done at an affordable salary. There are a lot of socializing avenues in the evening. Expatriates join clubs and societies as per their interests and get to make new friends. Clubs are the best place for effective networking. If you are relocating to Qatar with your family, you would need to make arrangements for them in advance. Accommodation can be a little expensive but some employers cover the housing expenses in the contract itself. Healthcare insurance cover is also offered by most employers. If your spouse or any other family member wants to work in Qatar, a special permission or license to work would be required for that. Qatar is slowly opening up to working women in the country. For children, there are many international schools that specially cater to the education needs of the children of expatriates. You can read and find out more about them on the Internet. Also, to get more reliable and first hand information about life in Qatar, you can join online forums of expatriates already working in Qatar.
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	Tourism Jobs In Dubai Dubai, the capital city of UAE, and arguably the most advanced city in the Gulf and the most popular career destination for the foreign workforce that comes into the Gulf. While there is no dearth of job opportunities in Dubai for experienced and qualified foreign workforce across various sectors, the industry that has become the hot favorite of expatriates is the tourism industry. Dubai is a very popular tourist spot and each year, lakhs of tourists come to Dubai on business and leisure. To cater to such a large inflow of tourists, the tourism industry in Dubai is quite developed. Hence, there are a large number of tourism jobs in Dubai that are up for grabs. Tourism industry in Dubai has grown exponentially and jobs across functions are available in this industry. Since the number of tourism job vacancies in Dubai is so high, finding a high-paying job in any of the various streams should not be a tough task for any deserving candidate. From hotels to aviation to international travel agencies, all require trained workforce to fill posts at various levels. There are especially bright chances for those who possess experience and exposure in the international hospitality industry. Such candidates are quickly absorbed by companies looking to recruit the best talent. The tourism industry in Dubai caters to high-end travelers as well as budget travelers too but the city seeks to provide world-class facilities to its visitors and therefore, the demand for foreign workforce is so high in the tourism industry in Dubai. To accommodate the increasing traffic of travelers to the city, Dubai has also seen a surge in the construction of offices, hotels, shopping malls, business centers etc in the city. Real estate and infrastructure wise too, Dubai has seen a great amount of development happening in the city over the last decade. This has given a boost to the hospitality industry and opened up many jobs. Since all positions cannot be filled up by locals, foreign workforce is increasingly hired to fill positions. These job vacancies are advertised in newspapers, on job portals and through local recruitment agencies. One can apply through any of these mediums. There is information about job vacancies listed on the company websites too. If you wish to take up a job in a hotel, there is a plethora of options in front of you. Depending upon your qualification and experience, you can apply for jobs in different departments eg, in restaurant or the catering division, in front office, in housekeeping, in managerial positions, in supervisory positions and even in the accounts department. For senior jobs, you would have to meet a basic minimum level of qualification and experience. There are jobs for skilled labour force too. Thus, people across diverse functions can hope to find hotel jobs in Dubai. Other than these, you can also find jobs in the aviation industry. Cabin crew, air hostesses, pilots, porters, ticketing staff etc are hired by various airlines operating to and fro Dubai. Also, there are jobs with international travel agencies that organize trips in and out of Dubai these agencies hire experienced professionals who can guide the customers and urge them to buy the services offered by the agency. Depending upon your interest, you can short list job vacancies that you would want to apply to and then start the application procedure. You can apply directly for tourism jobs in Dubai or you can also go through the recruitment agencies. Be sure to apply through certified and registered employment agencies only as there are a lot of fraudsters operating in this field. Once you have finalized your options, you must do more research on the profile of the job, the culture and work environment in Dubai and also the kind of lifestyle that the city will offer you. When you get a job offer, you must study your contract in detail to avoid any confusion later on. Get a clear picture of what is being offered and whether it includes your accommodation charges, relocation charges, healthcare insurance etc or not. Though hotel and hospitality jobs in Dubai are quite high-paying, you must ascertain in detail what is being offered by your employer. With all this preparation and research, you are sure to find a good tourism job in Dubai.
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abubakkar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote abubakkar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 5:57am
	Qatar - A Place For Professionals When it comes to working in the Gulf, the saying that Every coin has two sides stands true. Getting a job in Gulf can be both a blessing and a bane. Thousands of people move to Gulf every year to achieve their dreams of a successful career. All the states of Gulf offer excellent career openings and Qatar is one of them. Qatar is one of the most sought after destinations primarily because of the monetary advantages it offers. You need to be fully aware of the procedures and policies to get a job and be ready to get used to culture and lifestyle of the people living there. The way people live in Qatar may seem different and new but they are welcoming and hospitable. Undeniably, money is the biggest attraction for the foreign workforce as the salaries paid are handsome and exclusive of taxes. So, whatever one earns is for one to keep and save. But Qatar has a lot more to give than just money, it offers a superior lifestyle and merrymaking. With the money earned, you can hire domestic help and dress freely unlike in other Gulf countries. Efforts are also being made to provide its image of an arid desert a makeover by enhancing its greenery. In order to get a job in Qatar, you need to either consult a recruitment agency or a job site or can directly approach the company. As soon as your name is short listed, you will be called to appear for an interview and other formalities. Usually, the trip is paid by the employer. When you are selected for the position, your employer will have to seek permission to employ you by sending a letter to the Ministry of Civil Service and Housing Affairs. After the permission is granted, the Labour department is given a copy of the employment contract. There are several other documents required to join the company like a letter from the family sponsor giving permission to work, original academic and professional qualifications and their photocopies, two photographs, original passports and ID and photocopies of you and your family sponsor. It is advisable to submit only the photocopies of all documents unless the originals are asked for. Your employer will act as your sponsor to get you into the country. When considering moving in with your family, your spouse or any other relative would require a license to work. However, if they wish to work in Qatar and are already on a family sponsorship, they would not further need a separate work permit but would only have to get themselves registered in the Labour Department. They would require a formal signed permission letter of the sponsor for the same. Avenues of employment for women are opening up in Qatar these days. Large numbers of Qatari women are given work opportunities even as the wives of immigrants in Qatar are also stepping forward to take up jobs during their stay there. They are entitled to similar salaries, training and promotion opportunities but are not hired for any kind of hazardous work. Women are advised not to wear revealing clothes though covering head is not mandatory. You can make working in Qatar a rewarding experience by considering a few things. You should try to seek employment in a big international company when looking for a job. Bigger companies are more reliable and offer better benefits and perks than start-ups. Mostly, smaller organizations are in a constant danger of shutting down anytime that leaves employees feeling confused and betrayed. The bigger companies take the responsibility of their employees and offer lucrative salaries along with other residential, travel and holiday benefits. The employment contracts are mostly translated from Arabic into English or other foreign languages but in case of a discrepancy in translation, the Arabic version is adhered to. You must go through the contract very carefully and gather all the details regarding the job profile, pay package, promotion, dismissal rules etc before agreeing to serve the position. The job in Qatar could be a blessing if all the above are taken good care of. Edited by abubakkar - 23 Dec 2009 at 9:18am
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