Your biggest problem will be finding accommodation that will take the dog. Western "style" apartments in areas near to your work, which you will want because of the traffic, will probably use all your allowance (maybe more). Also, rents are rising here in the build up to FIFA 2022. What you can afford now may not be priced the same in 2 or 3 years and your employer is unlikely to raise the allowance unless people start leaving in significant numbers.
In answer to gj06mab03, dogs need all the recommended yearly vaccines you would give them at home, the rabies certainly will have to be within a certain time frame of the pet travelling (I believe it is about 10 days), and a good health certificate from the Dept. of Agriculture vet within the same period. Your regular vet will not be accepted, it has to be a government document. You will also need an import permit from Qatar. There are pet relocators or possibly your employer's PRO can assist with that.
If you live and work in this part of the world you will get used to the silence and drawn out waits. It was announced on www.dohanews.co that SIDRA may be delayed in opening, which could account for the inertia the two of you are experiencing.
I don't know what either position pays in North America - if it's the same as your current take home pay or not significantly better, it's probably not worth it. Life is expensive in Doha, the cheapest beer is about 30 riyals a pint in hotels (the only place to buy a drink) which is about USD8 or CAD10 at current exchange rates. There is a liquor store, a case of 24 beer (cheapest) is about 150QAR - you will need your employer's permission to get an alcohol permit.
Your biggest problem will be finding accommodation that will take the dog. Western "style" apartments in areas near to your work, which you will want because of the traffic, will probably use all your allowance (maybe more). Also, rents are rising here in the build up to FIFA 2022. What you can afford now may not be priced the same in 2 or 3 years and your employer is unlikely to raise the allowance unless people start leaving in significant numbers.
In answer to gj06mab03, dogs need all the recommended yearly vaccines you would give them at home, the rabies certainly will have to be within a certain time frame of the pet travelling (I believe it is about 10 days), and a good health certificate from the Dept. of Agriculture vet within the same period. Your regular vet will not be accepted, it has to be a government document. You will also need an import permit from Qatar. There are pet relocators or possibly your employer's PRO can assist with that.
If you live and work in this part of the world you will get used to the silence and drawn out waits. It was announced on www.dohanews.co that SIDRA may be delayed in opening, which could account for the inertia the two of you are experiencing.
I don't know what either position pays in North America - if it's the same as your current take home pay or not significantly better, it's probably not worth it. Life is expensive in Doha, the cheapest beer is about 30 riyals a pint in hotels (the only place to buy a drink) which is about USD8 or CAD10 at current exchange rates. There is a liquor store, a case of 24 beer (cheapest) is about 150QAR - you will need your employer's permission to get an alcohol permit.