If you have a license in your country, then you may also apply for an int'l license from there. Int'l license are valid for 12 months and you may only use it if you do not have a residence permit on where you will use the int'l license. Example, if you are an expat from UAE, with UAE drivers license and wants to visit Qatar, you may go to post office for the application form. Then, it shall be issued. When you visit Qatar, you may use the Int'l license issued by UAE when you drive in Qatar or to any country that is acknowledge by AAA. Countries where you may use the int'l license are written on the int'l license itself.
If you have a license in your country, then you may also apply for an int'l license from there. Int'l license are valid for 12 months and you may only use it if you do not have a residence permit on where you will use the int'l license. Example, if you are an expat from UAE, with UAE drivers license and wants to visit Qatar, you may go to post office for the application form. Then, it shall be issued. When you visit Qatar, you may use the Int'l license issued by UAE when you drive in Qatar or to any country that is acknowledge by AAA. Countries where you may use the int'l license are written on the int'l license itself.