I don't think this is correct at all.
I am under my husband's sponsorship and I took paid maternity when I had my daughter 1 1/2 years ago.
But in saying that I am not sure about Qatari law - the only thing I know for sure under Qatari law is that a woman return to work after giving birth is entitled to 'nursing hours' so you are allowed to work 2 hours less per day - this is paid and you are allowed to take that time off however you wish to during the day - so you could finish 2 hours earlier than normal or take a 2 hour break during the day.
Check with the labour department I guess to see what local law actually states.
Good luck.