I didn't take lessons. I took a direct test. If you have your license in your country (valid and not expired)you can take the test but in your case i reckon you must take lessons.

I paid 50/- for the registration and 80/- for the day of the test.
That 80/- is for the rental of the car you will drive. Pretty much to pay for a test. I like drove the car for less than 10 mins.

The car is not automatic and not power steering.

If you want to take driving lessons, I believe you will have to wait for not less than two months to start. So register as soon as you can.

Here are the numbers of some driving school. You may inquire to these numbers:
*Qatar Modern Driving School: 4809016 , 4805325
*United Driving Company : 4681003
*Gulf Driving School: 4652822, 4652666
*Doha Driving Centre: 5875100, 5792264

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