Thanks for that but what I need to understand is what I actually need in order to get replacement driving license - the woman in the police station seemd to say to turn up at the traffic dept, tell them I lost my license and that was it - no paperwork needed but knowing Qatar, surely something else is required - like another formal letter from the police in arabic instructing them to issue a new driving license?

sorry to be pedantic but I have a young baby and having to go anywhere twice here is a real chore, so I would rather get it right the first time.

Thank you all again.