that step children couldnt be brought in under the family visa - im not sure how they would know whether she is your step daughter or not - you need to clarify this first! i will try and find out here for you and post if i get a resposnse ( law firm)

congratulations to your wife on being pregnant - there are a few hospitals out here - Al Ahli has the best rep being the newest - its an ok hospital but very hard to get an appointment there with the maternity / gyno section and because they have so many people there its hard to have consistent care. Only certain hospitals will let a man be present at birth.

waiting lists for schools and nurserys are horrendous - again see if there are spaces before you come out!

doha is a lot more expensive than people let on - i have been here two years when we first came out food shopping cost us 350 per week ( QR ) now we spend about 570.00 QR - its getting mroe and more expensive out here.

be very careful when looking at moving out here - Qatar most people will tell you is livable and it is - some people love it some hate it if you can come over for a weekend first much better that way!

good luck
its a boring life but perfect if you are family orientated.
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love life!