Welcome, to the "Irish in Qatar" Website

This site is new, we'd love to hear from you, get talking and send us any information you think should be on here

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10 Comments

• #1

  John (Saturday, 01 May 2010 00:25)

  I'm in Qatar 3 months, my family are coming over in September, wife and 3 kids and I want to organise health insurance we had VHI at home, can anyone advise?

• #2

  Andrew (Monday, 10 May 2010 05:24)

  I am using "Allianz world cover" as provided by my company.
  Excellent cover levels and you deal with the call center in dublin.
  
  I have had claims dealt with by email using scanned receipts and all was reimbursed inside 2 weeks.
  
  very impressed so far.

• #3

  Andrew (Monday, 10 May 2010 05:26)

  Does anyone know anything about the new Irihs Embassey here in Qatar?
  New Ambassador Ciaran Kennedy presented his credentials to the Emir last week but no contact info available on the net so far

• #4

  John (Monday, 10 May 2010 23:31)

  The ambassador to Qatar is based in Abu Dhabi...

• #5

  Aidin (Wednesday, 19 May 2010 04:53)

  Hi John,
  
  I'm here about 3 months too but have been overseas for 2.5 years. In that time I've used VHI Global cover, can't really comment on it as, thankfully, I haven't needed it in the time I've been away. The Global Policy allows covers travel insurance so might be worth checking out expecially if you're already a VHI member.
  
  Best wishes,
  
  Aidin.

• #6

  Molly (Tuesday, 25 May 2010 09:47)

  Congratulations on the new Website - it's just what the Irish community needs in Doha!
  Well Done!

• #7

  Lorraine (Wednesday, 04 August 2010 15:59)

  Hi all,
  
  My husband and I are moving to Qatar in October. Just wondering if you have any advice on things we should think of bringing with us from home that you either can't get in Qatar or is just too expensive...
  Thanks a mill :)
  

• #8

  Denise (Monday, 09 August 2010 05:54)

  Hi Lorraine, I've been here since April, so far I haven't been able to get E45 or scooters for Kids, ages 9 & 11, I'm back in Ireland now, so I'm bringing the scooters back, handy for the kids, when you want to walk the corniche. I'd stock on Dunnes and Pennys cheapy clothes aswell,especially if you have childres, there is great shopping in Doha, but nothing as cheap.

• #9

  Lorraine (Monday, 09 August 2010 12:20)

  Denise
  
  Thanks a mill for that. We don't have kids yet but heads up on E45 is great as hubby is a big user so will stock up, likewise penny and dunnes bits and pieces
  
  Thanks again
  L

• #10

  Mary (Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:12)

  Lorraine,
  If you're into cooking, pick up some real Vanilla Escence at home. You can buy almost anything here, but pricey!
  Mary

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