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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Doha is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Doha directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Entertainment: There are several places in Doha where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
- Safety: The crime rate in Doha is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Doha are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
- Air quality: The air in Doha is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Doha.
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Walkability: Doha has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
- Income: In general, the local population has a very high monthly salary as high as $5000 per month.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Doha.
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Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.
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Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
- Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2900.
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Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
