Business Directory
General Numbers
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Police, Ambulance and Fire |
999 |
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Telephone Directory |
180 |
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International calls |
150 |
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Dept. of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
( 974)4334277 |
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Dept. of Information and Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
( 974)4334446 |
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Mobile Phone Service |
( 974)4325333 |
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Gen. Depts. for Border Points Passports and Alien Affairs |
( 974)4882882 |
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Abu Samra Passports |
( 974)4715246 |
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Public relations, Ministry of Interior |
( 974)4448720 |
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Medical Commission |
( 974)4420444 |
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( 974)4394444 | |
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Da'wa Dept, Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affair |
( 974)4470777 |
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Dept. of Publications |
( 974)4382555 |
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( 974)4381111 | |
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Dept. of Museums and Archeology |
( 974)4438123 |
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Weaponry Museum |
( 974)4867436 |
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( 974)4628444 | |
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Qatar National Library |
( 974)4429955 |
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( 974)4803133 | |
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( 974)4859888 | |
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( 974)4831666 | |
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Qatar News Agency |
( 974)4322725 |
Government of Qatar Portal (e-government) www.gov.qa
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e-government (Government Portal) www.gov.qa |
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( 974)4388888 | |
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The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministries |
( 974)4355661 |
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( 974)4334334 | |
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( 974)4330000 | |
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( 974)4336336 | |
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Ministry of Defense |
( 974)4614111 |
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( 974)4468468 | |
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( 974)4470777 | |
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Ministry of Justice |
( 974)4836222 |
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( 974)4333444 | |
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( 974)4335335 | |
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( 974)4945555 | |
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( 974)4845555 | |
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Audit Bureau |
( 974)4441000 |
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Advisory Council |
( 974)4413222 |
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Radio and Television |
( 974)4894444 |
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( 974)4442191 | |
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Qatar University |
( 974)4852222 |
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( 974)4322725 | |
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( 974)4381111 | |
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State Audit Bureau |
( 974)4382382 |
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Qatar Radio & Television Corporation |
( 974)4859555 |
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Information Affairs Dept. |
( 974)4427333 |
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Social Affairs Dept |
( 974)4470777 |
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Qatar Islamic Center |
( 974)4411122 |
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Presidency of Sharia Courts |
( 974)4452222 |
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Islamic Affairs Dept. |
( 974)4470799 |
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( 974)4454444 | |
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Youth & Sports General Authority |
( 974)4453333 |
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Dept of Ports Maritime Affairs & Land Transport |
( 974)4457457 |
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( 974)4456456 | |
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( 974)4400400 |
Hotels
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Restaurants
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News & Media
visit Media page for more details
Local Attorneys in Qatar
visit Judiciary page for more details
Energy
Healthcare
Cinema
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Al-Khaleej Cinema |
( 974)4671811 |
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Doha Cinema |
( 974)4671811 |
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Ameer Cinema |
( 974)4424913 |
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Landmark |
( 974)4881674 |
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The Mall |
( 974)4678666 |
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Qatar National Theatre |
( 974)4831333 |
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Doha Players Theatre |
( 974)4871196 |
Libraries
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Qatar General Library (Dar Al-Kutub) |
( 974)4429955 |
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Rayan Library |
( 974)4805966 |
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Al-Khor Library |
( 974)4720112 |
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Al-Shamal Library |
( 974)4731158 |
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AI-Wakrah Library |
( 974)4642331 |
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Al-Khansa Library (for women) |
( 974)4835611 |
Banks
Where to bank in Qatar
The
Qatari banking sector comprises of a combination of
national and foreign banks. A total of 15 banks
currently operate in Qatar, seven of which are Qatari
owned institutions, including five commercial banks (Al
Ahli Bank, Commercial bank, Doha Bank, Grindlays Qatar
Bank, and Qatar National Bank) and two Islamic
institutions (Qatar Islamic Bank and Qatar International
Islamic Bank).
Also represented is the local branches of seven foreign
banks including Arab Bank, Bank Saderat Iran, HSBC,
Mashreqbank, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, and United
Bank. A specialized government owned institution - Qatar
Industrial Development Bank, was established in 1997 and
provides financing to small and medium scale industries.
Recent
developments in the domestic banking sector has seen the
sale of a 40% stake in Al-Ahli Bank of Qatar to Al-Ahli
Bank of Bahrain. This marks the first instance in which
a foreign financial institution has taken up a stake in
a Qatari bank.
The banking sector is supervised by Qatar
Central Bank (QCB), which was incorporated in 1993 when it took
over the responsibilities of the former Qatar Monetary
Agency. The QCB has introduced major international
standards applicable to banking supervision and
regulations based on the Basle Accord. Qatar
Central Bank has set the minimum capital adequacy regulations
applicable to Qatari banks at 10%, compared to the Basle
rate of 8%. In February 2001, the QCB removed its
ceiling on interest rates for local currency deposits,
thereby freeing the banking system from all interest
rate policy restrictions.
The majority extend standard individual banking
facilities and most offer 24-hour access to accounts
through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and some via
telephone or PC banking or through call centers.
What you need to open
an account
As with most things in Qatar, holding a valid Residence
Permit or Work Visa is the key to opening an account.
It's not necessary to actually hold the Residence Permit
plastic card, but rather that you have a stamp in your
passport which states your eleven-digit RP number.
How to open an
account
Once you have proof of your residence permit, all that
is required is a letter from your employers or sponsor
confirming that you are in their employ and stating your
monthly salary in Qatar Riyals. The letter must carry
the company's official stamp, When you go to your chosen
bank to open your account, it is a good idea to take
several passport sized photos with you; these are often
required on plastic cards for added security.
The types of accounts
and products available
Various
accounts are available, including familiar current and
savings accounts with instant access. The only thing to
consider is the facilities you require, For instance, a cheque book is not issued on savings accounts. However,
cheques are not so widely accepted for purchases here as
they are in some other countries; most payments are in
cash or by plastic cards (either debit or credit). The
banks will be able to give you further details of the
various accounts they offer.
With over 95 branches and more than 1-50 ATMs in Qatar,
account holders are never far from their money.
Additionally, debit and credit cards are welcomed at all
major establishments in payment for goods and services,
Locally issued debit and credit cards are mainly either
Visa or MasterCard-based, and are therefore accepted
around the world.
As well as their standard current and savings accounts,
all the commercial banks in Qatar offer the same range
of standard facilities you would expect to find anywhere
in the world including personal loans, vehicle loans,
debit cards, credit cards, travelers cheques, money
transfers etc. Selected banks also offer specialized
accounts such as VIP, ladies, students or children's
accounts, plus electronic banking platforms such as
telephone and PC banking which offer 24 hour-a-day,
seven days a week access. (Deposit accounts can be in
Qatar Riyals, US Dollars etc. and the Islamic Banks
offer a special range of services which are approved by
religious scholars.)
source
:
Marhaba magazine
Qatar Central Bank (QCB)
Qatar Central Bank was established in August 1993 to replace Qatar Monetary Fund. It works to uphold the stability of the finance market. Its capital has been increased to reach QR. 1 billion. The strength of the Qatari Riyal is attributed to the strength the Qatari economy and the huge revenues of hard currency earned from the exports of oil, gas and heavy industries products, in addition to the stability of the banking system. The Bank has been continuing its policy to liberalize interest rates since 1995. According to this policy banks are free to determine the interest rates without restrictions, which created the right condition for healthy competition among the banks operating in the country.
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(+974)4456456 |
(+974)4415587 |
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(+974)4407407 |
(+974)4413753 |
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(+974)4456600 |
(+974)6473953 |
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(+974)4490222 |
(+974)4443808 |
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(+974)4409409 |
(+974)4412700 |
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AI-Ahli Bank of Qatar |
(+974)4326611 |
(+974)4444652 |
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(+974)4332600 |
(+974)4444101 |
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(+974)4437979 |
(+974)4410774 |
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(+974)4413213 |
(+974)4413880 |
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(+974)4433844 |
(+974)4410861 |
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(+974)4335222 |
(+974)4382247 |
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(+974)4414252 |
(+974)4413739 |
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Grindlays Qatar Bank |
(+974)4418222 |
(+974)4473710 |
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United Bank Ltd. |
(+974)4438666 |
(+974)4424600 |
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(+974)4430346 |
(+974)4430121 |
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(+974)4421600 |
(+974)4350433 |
Insurance Sector
The insurance sector is one of the saving and investment facilities available in the country's economic structure. Presently there are 8 insurance companies of which 4 are joint stock companies, while the rest are representative agencies of overseas companies. The latest indicators of the activity of insurance sector in Qatar reflect an outstanding growth represented in an increase in the number and diversity of the sector's services, development of its work techniques and expansion of its role in the country's economic and social development. Insurance Companies participated with the national banks in the establishment of private companies.
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