2) About the crazy driving, try to fit into the system and not make it fit you; a balance of defensive driving and 'turbo' mode as needed should keep you safe.
3) Crimes against women of a sexual nature are very seriously taken and thus virtually non-existent. Domestic abuse does exist but doesn't apply to you.
4) Muslim women are banned from covering up in the West so it's only appropriate you respect the local customs of. Casual western attire is perfectly fine; just don't go to the mall in swimwear; awkward even in the West.
5) To enjoy Qatar, you just need good company/friends. The mall culture is rampant here too plus all sorts of cultural intellect/history to explore plus year round sunshine/beaches. Numerous watering holes in the hotels/you can get a liquor permit for home too..DON"T DRINK DRIVE
6) You should be sorted at work; the Arabs have Westerners down as knowing their stuff even if they don't haha and you will be given due respect/consideration by dint of the same as well as being a woman.
7) One person's heaven is another's hell so it all depends on how well adjusted one is. I've been the world over but love Qatar the best. Embrace the culture and it will reciprocate.
having grown up here, my two cents:
1) Among the top 5 safest countries
2) About the crazy driving, try to fit into the system and not make it fit you; a balance of defensive driving and 'turbo' mode as needed should keep you safe.
3) Crimes against women of a sexual nature are very seriously taken and thus virtually non-existent. Domestic abuse does exist but doesn't apply to you.
4) Muslim women are banned from covering up in the West so it's only appropriate you respect the local customs of. Casual western attire is perfectly fine; just don't go to the mall in swimwear; awkward even in the West.
5) To enjoy Qatar, you just need good company/friends. The mall culture is rampant here too plus all sorts of cultural intellect/history to explore plus year round sunshine/beaches. Numerous watering holes in the hotels/you can get a liquor permit for home too..DON"T DRINK DRIVE
6) You should be sorted at work; the Arabs have Westerners down as knowing their stuff even if they don't haha and you will be given due respect/consideration by dint of the same as well as being a woman.
7) One person's heaven is another's hell so it all depends on how well adjusted one is. I've been the world over but love Qatar the best. Embrace the culture and it will reciprocate.