The only travel guide that exists for the oil-rich Persian Gulf state of Qatar, a major hub for business travelers & expatriates. David Chaddock explores the markets & general way of life, as well as advising newcomers on settling in & how to run a successful local business. An essential guide--no other exists. ...

Doha City on an indexed street plan at 1:12, 500 from ITMB, plus a map of Qatar with Bahrain at 1:300, 000 indicating both developments in progress & future plans including the train line & the causeway to Bahrain. All place names are shown in Latin alphabet only. The street plan extends from the current (2009) International Airport & the C Ring Road to the diplomatic district. The West Bay Lagoon & the Qatar Pearl development are shown as an inset at 1:27, 500. Neighbourhoods & most streets are named, with main traffic arteries across the city highlighted. Symbols mark various places of interest, services & facilities, including selected hotels, embassies, shopping centres, places of worship, etc. The plan covers one half of the map, with the rest taken up by its index & a map of Qatar at 1:300, 000, showing the country’s road network, including selected desert tracks, pipelines & internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols mark locations of petrol stations, the border crossing to Saudi Arabia & various places of interest. Also shown is the Al-Udeid Ab US Air Force Base. The map also indicates various developments, both under construction & in planning stages only: the new Doha International Airport, metro lines in Doha, railway lines to Mesaleed & Ras Laffan, as well as the train line & the road causeway to Bahrain. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights & graphics for salt flats. Latitude & longitude lines are shown at 30’ intervals. ...

Double-sided, GPS-compatible map from the Dubai-based Explorer Publishing, presenting on one side a road map of Qatar at 1:300, 000 with on the reverse a street plan of Doha at 1:25, 000, with a combined index plus a distance table. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. On one side is a road map of Qatar, showing the country’s road network including desert tracks with distances on main routes & locations of petrol stations. Various places of interest are highlighted & the map also shows internal administrative division. The map has a 10km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 30’ intervals. On the reverse is a street plan of Doha at 1:25, 000 with a 2-km UTM grid & coverage including The Pearl Qatar (Al Gassar) area. The plan shows names of neighbourhoods, plus of main & selected connecting streets. Various facilities & places of interest are named and/or marked by symbols, including hotels & restaurants, banks, embassies & consulates, etc. The accompanying index covers both the road map & the street plan & lists villages, islands, roundabouts & interchanges, hotels & resorts, shopping malls & souks, etc. Also provided is a distance table, with an additional at-a-glance version of it incorporated into the map cover. Map legend & names of facilities are in English. ...

Qatar, whose massive oil reserves go hand in hand with its massive ambitions to be an internationally recognised hub of modern civilisation, is in the news a lot of late, & will be increasingly so in future. News stories centre on such key events as the opening of the spectacular & world class Museum of Islamic Art, or the winning bid for the FIFA World Cup. As the country gears up to reach the ambitious targets it has set itself, the colossal infrastructure requirements will demand unprecedented foreign expertise. The question, What is Qatar? will be heard more & more often. This book answers that query in 190 pages of new photography & well informed text ...

Qatar in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Double-sided, GPS-compatible map from the Dubai-based Explorer Publishing, presenting on one side a road map of Qatar at 1:300, 000 with on the reverse a street plan of Doha at 1:25, 000, with a combined index plus a distance table. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. On one side is a road map of Qatar, showing the country’s road network including desert tracks with distances on main routes & locations of petrol stations. Various places of interest are highlighted & the map also shows internal administrative division. The map has a 10km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks at 30’ intervals. On the reverse is a street plan of Doha at 1:25, 000 with a 2-km UTM grid & coverage including The Pearl Qatar (Al Gassar) area. The plan shows names of neighbourhoods, plus of main & selected connecting streets. Various facilities & places of interest are named and/or marked by symbols, including hotels & restaurants, banks, embassies & consulates, etc. The accompanying index covers both the road map & the street plan & lists villages, islands, roundabouts & interchanges, hotels & resorts, shopping malls & souks, etc. Also provided is a distance table, with an additional at-a-glance version of it incorporated into the map cover. Map legend & names of facilities are in English.. ...

The Visitors’ guide written by local residents & perfect for visitors will help you make the most out of your time in Qatar, whether you are looking for the top restaurants, the most stylish shops or the best cultural spots. The pocket guide organises the information in Essentials, Exploring, Sports & Spas, Shopping, Going Out. The first section produces a brief introduction to the country with facts on the local culture & heritage, history, customs, transports, getting around & places to stay, etc. The other sections details the must-see sights from museums to heritage sites, parks & beaches including suggestion for an organised tour to make the most of your visit. Activities & sports include water sports, golf, basketball, martial arts & more with wilderness tour suggestion to the desert. The Shopping section offers information for a variety of shops from huge malls to traditional markets or souks, selling carpets, gold, spices, wooden antiques etc. Going Out pages will make sure you have a wide choice of establishments to choose from for dining, nightlife & entertainment, all featuring here with a brief description & contact details. Fully illustrated with colour photographs, all the places mentioned are colour coded & grid referenced to the pull-out map attached to the inside cover. ...

Qatar plays a crucial part in the Middle East today. With the second greatest natural gas resources in the region, Qatar`s economic clout is considerable. At the same time the Qatar story is replete with paradoxes: the state hosts the Al-Jazeera media network, an influential expression of Arab nationalism & anti-Americanism, while also hosting the principal US naval base in the region. Its leaders, like Saudi Arabia`s, adhere to the Wahhabi form of Sunni Islam, yet Qatar eyes its Saudi neighbours with suspicion. It is a fervent champion of the Palestinian cause, yet welcomes the Israeli Foreign Minister to present the Jewish state`s case in its capital, Doha. With this groundbreaking modern history, Allen Fromherz presents a full portrait which analyses these paradoxes & Qatar`s growing regional influence within a broader historical context. Drawing on original sources in Arabic, English & French, as well as his own fieldwork in the Middle East, Fromherz offers a multi-faceted picture of the political, cultural, religious, social & economic make-up of modern Qatar, its significance within the GCC states & the wider region. ...

FIFTY years ago the last British-built transatlantic liner was launched. Christened by HM the Queen on 20 September 1967, the 963ft-long vessel was named Queen Elizabeth 2. By the end of that same day, she was already known by her famous nickname: QE2. Fast, smart & sleek, QE2 sailed over 5.6 million miles & carried more than 2.5 million passengers during a magnificent career spanning nearly forty years. Put simply, she carried more people further than any ship before her & remains the longest serving express liner in history. Having sailed both as a liner & as a cruise ship, served her country in the Falklands conflict & undergone multiple makeovers, she also has one of the most fascinating histories of any vessel & remains one of the best loved & most celebrated. With stories from captains, crew & passengers, & an unparalleled collection of photographs, Chris Frame & Rachelle Cross bring the majestic QE2 to life in this commemorative tribute. ...

Qegertarsuaq Hiking Map No. 15 at 1: 100, 000 part of a series covering the Coastal areas of Greenland at 1:100, 000 or 1:75, 000 of GPS compatible contoured topographic maps from Greenland Tourism, indicating both recommended hiking trails & snowmobile routes, plus camping places, youth hostels, etc. Contours lines are at 25m intervals & additional altitude colouring. The maps provide a very detailed picture of the terrain, showing topographic features such as rivers & streams with fords, sand or gravel shoreline, marshes, boulder fields, etc. Recommended hiking trail are marked, as well as snowmobile routes. The maps show local settlements & connecting roads & tracks. Symbols indicate locations of heliports, general stores, medical facilities, youth hostels or huts, camping terrain, viewpoints, etc.A grid gives UTM co-ordinates plus latitude in steps of 5' & longitude in 10'. The maps are printed on waterproof & tear-resistant paper. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse selected titles have notes, in English, with advice on hiking in Greenl&, as well as descriptions of the area, including plans of main settlements highlighting important buildings & institutions. Some maps are double-sided to provide a wider coverage.

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