from uk to Qatar then .. i think normal fone ... maybe try and get a fonecard by which they use but dont think it goes below 30p/per minute maybe even cheaper with normal fone operator?

from Qatar to UK - wen u use skype u can hve a few choices either call pc2pc which is free or call pc to phone. So with skype u can call from ur pc to a normal number (which to call uk is about 1p a minute) and you can do that by sitting on your pc or u can get a bluetooth device just like bluetooth for a mobile phone as long as u r within 30feet of your computer or you can get a skype phone which is practically the same as a cordless fone. http://dualphone.net/Default.aspx?ID=474 ... so none of you have to be in front of a computer.

As for rates from Qtel which is your other traditional option ...

http://www.qtel.com.qa/ParentProdSrvcesLinks.do?idnum=9&prodtype=1 - 2.5qr peak / 2 off-epeak