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You might be thinking that Qatar is tight-fisted on its rules at the workplace. Fortunately, most of聽the work premises have flexible regulations. Normal working days in Qatar go from Sunday to聽Thursday while some companies start the first day of the week on Saturday.聽There are different things that you need to take into account while working in Doha.

The dress code in Doha

Qatar allows a modern and liberal dress code for both sexes. Yet, there are certain rules that聽should be followed appropriately 鈥� as, long as you don't wear any provocative clothing, anything聽is permissible. Some companies, however, require uniforms for their staff, so you will need to聽follow what is implemented. In other companies, the staff and managers are expected to wear聽smart casual apparels. Suitable knee-level skirts and trousers are essential for women who聽work as a receptionist and those working in administration; usually paired with a clean coat and聽close button top. Free fashion statement clothes are also welcome, but remember to keep them聽to the strict minimum.

Those who don't have office positions can wear something more casual in which they feel聽comfortable 鈥� usually, a pair of jeans and shirt and soft sneakers. Men, like women are labelled聽with their jeans or dark slocks and polo shirts or close-button tops. Crossdressing is totally聽illegal in Qatar; so, in case you have a different point of view in fashion, it is best to respect the聽local laws.

Language and communication in Doha

Arabic is widely spoken in the country, but it does not mean you can't work or communicate with聽others if you have no knowledge of the language. English is widespread at most workplaces.聽However, you are encouraged to learn the language for more effective communication with your聽employer and colleagues.

Some recruitment agencies require expatriates to learn the language before moving to Qatar.聽Regarding Arabic expatriates like Algerians, Tunisians, Lebanese and Moroccans, they are聽trained to speak in French besides English.

Workplace relationships and practices

Respect is the core value for maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere. As Qatar is a聽culturally diverse country, it is very important to be observant on others' beliefs and practices. It聽does not mean that you are excused for keeping your personal practices on the work premises.聽Standard working procedures and timings are meant to be followed by everyone, regardless of聽their nationality.

Holidays are limited to Eid celebrations and government-patented dates like the National Day聽and Sports Day.

Employee transfers in Doha

Labour laws have changed during the past few years, making it easier for employees to switch聽employers. Contract employees do not need to wait for 3 more years upon completion of their 2-years contract. They just needed to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their previous聽employer to be transferred.

On the other hand, expatriates are allowed to cancel their visa if they wish to get a new one聽from another employer. New employers are required to comply with a legal working visa for their聽new staff within the first six months of employment. In case of failure or objection to the rule, the聽employee can file a complaint at Labour Offices or their embassy and to the Work Relations聽Department of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA).