What should I bring with me?

Tuds
By Tuds

Hello there - I am relocating from UK to Doha to work in education. Please could anyone give me advice as what to bring with me - anything that I might not be able to get in Qatar?
What clothes should I bring bearing in mind that I will be working in a professional capacity?
Any advice gratefully recieved!!
thanks

By yaraaoude• 24 Jan 2009 14:19
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yaraaoude

bRING BOOKS AND RESOURCES !!! ANYTHING RELATED to teaching and education!

I'm a teacher myself, and it is very hard to bring and research.

Each year, I have to buy from outside qatar resources that I might use in my classroom.

By larissa99• 24 Jan 2009 14:13
Rating: 4/5
larissa99

You can find almoust all the things/clothes/make-ups which are available abroad...but the medicines here are kind of different and some of them you can get only with prescription...so make sure if you use sleeping pills or injections (for calcium, etc.) bring some with you!

By randr88• 22 Jan 2009 18:34
Rating: 5/5
randr88

Books..bring books, yes you can get them here but they are very expensive. (and not current)

You will need some warmer items in the winter.

By Mandilulur• 22 Jan 2009 17:41
Rating: 2/5
Mandilulur

I find it hard to buy stockings (panti-hose) here in Doha. Perhaps I'm picky, but there's not a great variety.

By baldrick2dogs• 22 Jan 2009 14:04
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baldrick2dogs

Outside is not airconditioned .... yet ;o)

Right now you will need a light jacket / cardy for mornings and evenings, but within a month or so it'll be at the back of the wardrobe!

By RATI• 22 Jan 2009 13:58
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RATI

Everything is available here, but for period ur medicines and necessary things you can carry while travelling

By Tuds• 22 Jan 2009 13:48
Tuds

Thanks for the replies!!

Another quick question - is everywhere air conditioned or do I bring Summer Suits? Do I need coats at all?

By baldrick2dogs• 22 Jan 2009 13:46
baldrick2dogs

OXO Cubes :o)

By marhba• 22 Jan 2009 13:44
marhba

as UkEngQatar has explain well in detail. every thingis avaiable here...

Pls do not forget to bring ur wife with you.It is very much importanat.G/f is very expensive here.

By uk import• 22 Jan 2009 13:37
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uk import

Dont forget the BISTO Granules!!!

Cant find them anywhere!!!

Also bring shed loads of "patience" to cope with the initial shock at the amount of beaureacracy!!!!

Apart from that im sure you will have a fantastic (and very safe) time - everything is available as the previous thread suggests- welcome to Doha

By GodFather.• 22 Jan 2009 12:59
Rating: 5/5
GodFather.

Hi Tuds,

Technically every thing is available here that you will need. However considering that the exchange rate from pound to QR is low. I would suggest get you work clothes (I mean suit or Trousers , blouses) from the UK.

Other femenine things, you should also get from super drug or any other store. Cheaper in the UK.

Cant think of any thing else at the monet will add more if some thing comes to mind..

O yes dont forget the Jaffa cakes..

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