I read today that in the UK only 1 out of every 109 alleged rapes brings a conviction. The government is now to review the laws regarding rape.
scottmcivor...why should the police force be fluent in English? Arabic is the native language of Qatar. Yes, there are many, many expats who don't speak Arabic but surely they should learn a few basics if they have decided to come and live in an Arabic speaking world?
I've come across expats who have been here for twenty years or more and they have about three words of Arabic between them. I find that rather bemusing if not ignorant. I've also come across many expats who have learned Arabic whist living here.
If you get into a situation where you need help you will find that a knowledge of conversational Arabic will help.
I think the onus is on the person to learn the language of the country they are in. Qatar in general does an excellent job of providing many services in English.
I read today that in the UK only 1 out of every 109 alleged rapes brings a conviction. The government is now to review the laws regarding rape.
scottmcivor...why should the police force be fluent in English? Arabic is the native language of Qatar. Yes, there are many, many expats who don't speak Arabic but surely they should learn a few basics if they have decided to come and live in an Arabic speaking world?
I've come across expats who have been here for twenty years or more and they have about three words of Arabic between them. I find that rather bemusing if not ignorant. I've also come across many expats who have learned Arabic whist living here.
If you get into a situation where you need help you will find that a knowledge of conversational Arabic will help.
I think the onus is on the person to learn the language of the country they are in. Qatar in general does an excellent job of providing many services in English.