It would seem Qatar is hiring staff from western countries to take on positions in the local services.

They have recently brought in Paramedics from Aus and SA to work and train the current Medics in updated and emergency techniques. These guys are also working on emergency duties. They are in the new white and yellow emergency SUV's you see driving along the road - you want it to be them that attends an accident scene - they have up to date life saving equipment and know how to use it properly.

There salary's are very good and their accomodation is really awesome... done a number of pet relocations to their compounds in the last few months.

Possibly they are trying to do the same for Civil Defence?