Yeditepe UniversityIntroduction to Communication

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Qatar

Qatar officially the State of Qatar is a sovereign Arab country located in Southwest Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border

is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. A strait in the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby island kingdom ofBahrain. In 2013, Qatar's total population was 1.8 million: 278,000 Qatari citizens and 1.5 million expatriates.

Following the Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British

protectorate in the early 20th century until gaining

independence in 1971 when it refused an invitation to join

the United Arab Emirates. Qatar has been ruled by the Al

Thani family since the mid-19th century. Qatar is an absolute

monarchy and its head of state is Emir Sheikh Tamim bin

Hamad Al Thani. After Saudi Arabia, Qatar is the most

conservative society in the GCC as most Qatar is adhere to the

strict Wahhabi interpretation of Islam. Sharia law is the main

source of Qatari legislation according to Qatar's Constitution.

Climate data for Qatar

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average

high °C (°F)

24(75)

25(77)

26.5(79.7)

32(90)

38(100)

39(102)

41(106)

45(113)

40(104)

35(95)

29(84)

24(75)

33.21(91.73)

Average

low °C (°F)

13(55)

15(59)

16(61)

21(70)

25(77)

27(81)

29(84)

29(84)

26(79)

23(73)

19(66)

15(59)

21.5(70.7)

Precipitation

mm (inches

)

12.7(0.5)

17.8(0.701)

15.2(0.598)

7.6(0.299)

2.5(0.098)

0(0)

0(0)

0(0)

0(0)

0(0)

2.5(0.098)

12.7(0.5)

71(2.794)

Before the discovery of oil, the economy of the Qatari region focused on

fishing and pearl hunting. Report prepared by local governors of Ottoman

Empire in 1892 states that total income from pearl hunting in year of

1892 is 2,450,000 kran.After the introduction of the Japanese cultured

pearl onto the world market in the 1920s and 1930s,  Qatar's  pearling

industry crashed. Oil was discovered in  Qatar  in 1940, in Dukhan

Field. The discovery transformed the state's economy. Now, the country

has a high standard of living. With noincome tax, Qatar (along

with Bahrain) is one of the countries with the lowest tax rates in the

world. The unemployment rate in June 2013 was 0.1%.

                Languages

Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect. Qatari Sign Language is the language of

the deaf community. English is commonly used as a second

language, and is considered to be a rising lingua franca,

especially in commerce, to the extent that steps are

being taken to try to preserve Arabic from English's

encroachment. English is particularly useful for

communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.

In 2012, Qatar joined the international French-speaking organisation of La Francophonie as a new associate member,justifying its inscription

by the consequent number of French speakers in the country (10% of the Qatari population would be francophone). Reflecting the

multicultural make-up of the country, many other languages are also spoken,including Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Tamil, Nepali and Tagalog.

Culture and Etiquette in Qatar

Qataris are hospitable people and very tolerant

of their growing expat population. Being a

Muslim country, local traditions and practices still

prevail and foreigners are expected to be

considerate of the culture. Doha is a safe, family

friendly place to live, with a low incidence of

violent crime. Single women don’t need to be

particularly concerned when moving around the

city late at night. However, common sense always

applies. In turn, public drunkenness, obscenities,

lewd hand gestures and public displays of

affection, can land you in serious trouble. Expats

are expected to dress in a style appropriate to

the Islamic culture. Women don’t need to wear

the Abaya (a long black robe which covers the

clothes worn underneath).

The expatriate community is diverse. The office, social media, bars and private clubs are good places to make new friends. There are also clubs for a range of interests such as scuba diving, Latin dancing, yoga and a lively art, music and film scene. Religion and politics are sensitive topics.

        Education 

Qatar hired the Higher Supreme

Council to reform its K–12

education system. Through Qatar

Foundation, the country has built

Education City a campus which

hosts local branches of the Weill

Cornell Medical

College, Georgetown University

School of Foreign

Service, Northwestern's Medill

School of Journalism, Texas

A&M's School of Engineering, and

other Western institutions.

The illiteracy rate in Qatar was 3.1% for males and 4.2% for females in 2012, the lowest in the Arab-speaking world, but 86th in the world. Citizens are required to attend government-provided education from kindergarten through high school.Qatar University, founded in 1973, is the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education.

IndirectImply/suggest what is meant. You need to read between the lines. Emotional outbursts and raised voices may feel direct, but finding the “real” message in the words may still be a challenge.

High Context   Background information assumed depending on nature of relationship. Social class determines the type of language and approach used to communicate.

FormalSensitivity to hierarchy/face saving very important. First names are not used unless one invites the other to do so.

ExpressiveEmotional displays are common and expected.

CircularMessage may weave and wander

Guidelines for Communication with Qataris•A good personal relationship is the most important single factor in doing business successfully with Qataris.•Accept that verbal modesty will be highly disconcerting to them. If you are quiet, they will simply think something is wrong. Not only do you have to speak more when you are with Qataris, but you have to step up the volume as well. Loudness of voice, rising pitch and tone, even shouting, all denote sincerity in Qatari discourse. Recognize that Qataris place great value on hospitality. If you have drinks, food or snacks in the office, you should offer to share it with your Qatari colleagues.•Learn that an Qatari is not likely to criticize your efforts openly. He is more likely to hint that changes are needed or respond with inaction•Accept that Qataris implicitly mistrust people who are attempting to hurry or pressure them into a particular deal. •Be aware that Qataris are very relaxed about the timing of events. While appointments are necessary, •Recognize that Qataris love to use flattery and profession of friendship; therefore you should not hesitate to praise their country, their arts, their dress and food.

-Qataris are used to dealing with foreigners and readily forgive them for not behaving like Qataris. However, certain behaviors can cause offense including: the use of alcohol, improper dress, over-familiarity with women, and challenging the basic concepts of Islam. -Qataris bring Allah into their arguments in almost every conversation (Insha'Allah—God willing). -Most Qataris are reluctant to bring up bad news about their lives or in business. It may take longer to find out that problems exist. -Recognize that s Muslims pray five times a day: at dawn (4:30-5:00 a.m.), around noon, in the afternoon between 2:00 and 4:00, at sunset, and one hour after sunset (never later than 9:00 p.m.).

Arab Business Patterns Business meetings last longer than time set Not all agenda topics may be covered Deviation from agenda is expected Interruptions are common and acceptable

Qatar is the world's richest country and has a high income developed economy backed by world's third largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves in excess of 25 billion barrels!

Oyster and Pearl

sculpture

(based on ancient symbol)

The Pearl KatarAn island made by human power. When the oyster-shaped island! The island is first

place for foreign people could acquire ownership rights. Its building will be completed in 2018.

Doha, which had 1500.000 population and located in side of the

Persian Gulf, was established at 1825 by using the name as Al

Bida, then it was changed with Doha, meaning big tress in arabic.

Although Capital Doha's view had a simple village in the past,

today Doha sparkle with high skycrapers, luxury hotels,shopping

malls and modern structures.

Due to rising prosperity in Qatar today has become a center of attraction in the Middle East.

• There are 7 km long coastline, such as Izmir cord. The name of this place Korniş.

• In the Arabian peninsula, although under pressure from Saudi Arabia in capital

Doha, very secular life. We do not cover the obligation for women and not the

shops holiday prayer times, both in the free drink.

DOHA TOWER

• Business center,• 238 Metres,• The construction lasted

7 years,• Covered with “brise

soleil”,• There residence offers

360 degree views on the top floor!

TORNADO TOWER

•Business center,•200 Metres,•There is a helipad on,•The restaurant has 360 degree views,•Lighting spirally•It looks like a hurricane!

ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM(The symbol of the city)

The Museum of Islamic Art, opened in 2008, is regarded as one of the best museums in the region. This, and several other Qatari museums, like the Arab Museum of

Modern Art, falls under the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) which is led by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the daughter of the ruling Emir of

the State of Qatar, and the prominent collector and art patron Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani The QMA also sponsors artistic events abroad, such as major

exhibitions by Takahashi Murakami in Versailles (2010) and Damien Hirst in London (2012).

Qatar is also home to many events housed in social life. Lively nightlife and is the haunt of many world star. You can camp in the desert. Can swim

even in February. There are many shopping centers. Qatar was awarded the 2022 FIFA to host the World Cup.

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