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Cars Tested This Issue Useful Numbers Motoring Essentials • • • •

Obtaining a Qatari Driving Licence • The Driving Test • Other Driving Licences Permits • Licence Renewals • Metrash 2 Service Driving Conditions and Violations • Traffic Accidents • Car Insurance Weather Conditions • Petrol Stations and Other Services

Motoring Reviews Service Centres

Motoring

Main Car Showrooms

Map of Industrial Area, Small Industries Zone The locations of major service centres and the Small Industries Zone

Feature – Southern Doha Expressway One of the country’s most important expressways, the South Doha Expressway, opens for free and direct traffic flow.

Feature – Motoring Do’s and Don’t’s Things to remember when driving in Qatar, from remembering to keep your documents with you when driving to watching out for camels!

Feature – Tyre Care We provide some simple tips on how you can get more mileage out of your tyres.

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Mesaimeer Cemetery

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East Street 23 I/C

Newton Int’l

Zaks Uniform Store Ideal Indian

Chevrolet

Doha Mall Al Jazeera Academy

Gulf Warehousing Company

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Al Hemaila Medical Centre

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Police Training Institute Police College

Ford

FAHES

Porsche

Hazam Mebaireek General Hospital

Mesaieed I/

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Bangladesh

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Labour Dept

Al Attiyah Souq

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Gulf Warehousing Co

Al Sailiya I/C

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Immigration

Park House

Al Sulaiti

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Aqua Park

Mannai

Bu Sidra I/C

New Central Market for Vegetables and Fish

Umm Al Senee

PISQ

Toyota Nissan Mitsubishi

Bu Samra, KSA Umm Bab Mesaieed Aqua Park (U-turn at Rawdat Rashed I

NBK

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Al Maha

Bin Mahmoud

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Forensic Lab Dept

Al Maamoura Trafﬁc Police

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BMW

Mesaimeer Vaccination Unit Qatar Scientiﬁc Club

Ain Khaled Gate

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La Cigale

Little Academy

Alfardan Gardens 4 Dar Al-Salam Mall

Ain

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CEID

B in

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Lycee Voltaire

Elder Tree Nursery

Al Sadd

Al Sadd St

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German School Doha

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Cit

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Vet Surgery

Zakat Fund

Avenue Millennium Royal Plaza

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Renault

Doha British

53 Al Sailiya Sports Club

St Mitsubishi

Alfardan Gardens 2

NCCCR Rumailah Heart

Grand Regency

idr

Spo

Tebah Gardens

White Palace

Hamad

GAC

Garvey’s

Al Mour

Qatar National Theatre

Hamad Ambulance Al Bidda Hospital Wyndham

Al Asmakh Mall

Beverly Hills

Al S

Doha Academy Al Waab Campus

Aziziya

zizi

Summit Academy

Belgravia

Al A

Al Furousiya St

Qatar Veterinary Centre

Newton

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Royal Vet

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British Council

Beverly Hills Gardens

Sport City

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Al Aziziyah

Asp

Villaggio

Corniche

Ona

Awqaf

GPO

Fire Station

Women’s

Aspetar

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Al W

MoI HQ

Warwick

Torch

Busy Bees Nursery

Khalifa Stadium 2022

Queen Medical Centre

Hyatt Plaza

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Aspetar

KidsZania

Sedaira St

an St

Aspire Park

Al Aziziyah Boutique Hotel Academy

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i DoubleTree ad Chevr W Doha Clinic Gulf Pearls Al Sadd Hospital Westin Doha Al Sudan Al Munt QNA Hotel & Spa The Al Mirqab Centre Study Mall Radisson Plus Family Jarir Blu Food Centre aalishan d Sterling Step by Step Cafe aR American Batteel lw Sa CESK C R Hospital Al Sadd Rawda ing Nissan Club St CCQ Rd Al Kha lib Girls Garde Ta Al Asiri I/C i ASD Ab CAA in Al Waab B Doha City Ali College Al Arabi Club Hyundai Genesis Darwis Chevrolet St Dhreima Travel ul

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City

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Al Rayy

Imperial Suites

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Lulu

54 38

Driving School

Qatar Sports Club

36 37 11 Medical

Al Messila

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20 10

Town Centre

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Newton

West Bay

Khalifa Tennis & Squash Complex Barzan

Nissan Civil Defence Al Ahli Hospital

Messila

Al Salam St

Trafﬁc Police

Royal Hall

Wathnan Mall

Appletree Nursery

Al Rayyan Security Dept

s St ufou Al Kh Al Rayyan

Edison

Philippine School of Doha

Al Messila Resort & Spa

Al Rayyan I/C

Al Shedaida St

Newton

University of Calgary

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Compass

Racing & Equestrian Club

Al Jazira Al Arabiya St

Beverly Hills Al Rayan

Al Jazeera

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DESS

Khattab St

University Foundation College English Modern School

QBS QTV

34 35

French Nursery

Al Rayyan Al Qadeem

5/6 I/CO Arches ma

Al Jazi Gardens

Volvo

tee

Qatar Guest Centre

Imam Mohd Ibn Abdul Wahab Honda

Bi med Ah

adeena St Al M

Al Wajba St

Metro Stations

Edison

Trafﬁc Dept HQ

ad in Ham

Al Ray

Al Q a l ah S

St jba

Red line Lusail - HIA T1 - Al Wakra Green line Al Riffa - Al Mansoura

Jarir Hu Bookstore

Ansar Gallery

Al Shaﬁ St

a Al W

All trains connect at Msheireb Station

Al Shaqab

lM uk ht ar

Al Hazm

Khalifa St

Omar Bin Al

eday St Al B

Al Rayyan Municipality Food Centres

Doha College Al Wajba

Doha Metro Network

Makkah St

Education City St Al Rayya

Chef’s Garden

EC Golf Club

Gate 5

Doha Exhibition Centre

SEK Doha College WB Campus

West Bay Al Meera

Jasi m B

Mathaf

Makkah St

Al Shaqab

Chouiefat

Institut Francais du Qatar

Omar A

Starﬁsh Lane Kids

Omar Bin Al Khattab

Swiss International

Newton

Al Khafji St

Onaiza St

Qatar Nat’l Library

EC Stadium 2022

CCQ Boys

32 33

Al Gharrafa I/C

Gate 2 Oxygen Park

sit

Madinat Khalifa

Immigration Dept

Al Luqta St

Education City

Gold line Al Aziziyah - Ras Bu Abboud

National Library

K 21

Elder Tree KG

Souq Al Ali

a St

Al Lu

Porsche Quick Service

Compass QNCC Qatar

Car Park

Kanga’s Pouch

a St

Park View Compass Pet Centre

Little Academy

Edison

Umm Lekhba I/C

QSTP

in Jassim

Dahl Al Hamam Family Park

Al Wajba

Al Markhiy

St on

Lusail St

T h a ni B

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI)

Tawar Mall

ACS Int’l School Ezdan Mall

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Gulf Mall

Dukhan

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Education City Community Housing

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Gulf English School

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Al Te

Al Jahanniya I/C

AlRayyan Hotel

Al Riffa

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Lycee Wadi Rawd a n St Voltaire

Al Ghaf St

Jelaiah Complex

Qatar Canadian School

Duhail I/C

Education City Premier Inn

Japan School

Mall of Qatar

19 20

Sherborne

Interchange

Starﬁsh Lane Kids 2

Al Khafji St

Al Gharrafa Sports Club

13. Qatar Foundation Headquarters

Celebration Hall

Riviera Gardens

Al Rayyan Stadium 2022

College of the North Atlantic

Qatar Veterinary Centre

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14. Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) 15. Qatar National Library (QNL) 16. Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) 17. Sidra Medicine 18. Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) 19. Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) 20. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) 21. Academyati

Doha Golf Club

Legtaiﬁya Lagoon

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Interchange

Al G

Academic Bridge Program (ABP) Al Shaqab Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Ceremonial Court Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) Education City Golf Club Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Mosque Multaqa (Student Center) Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) Oxygen Park Qatar Academy Doha (Primary School)

Doha Sports Park

QIPCO

Qatar University

Jeliah St

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( )

Education City EC

St iya

Doha Shooting Club

North Gate

Marina D

Ministry of Education

Izghawa I/C

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Compass

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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Al Izg

QNTC MOCI

Shafallah Centre

Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium (Lekhwiya Stadium)

Vendome Mall Qatari Diar

Stre

WOQOD

Str

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Newton

FAHES

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Al Rufaa Street

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Dukhan Zekreet Al Sheehaniya Sheikh Faisal Museum Al Wajba

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Al Kharaitiyat I//C

QATAR

Beverly Hills Lusail Energy City Qatar

Qatar Petroleum District

Duhail Water Pumping Station

Doha Festival City

CGIS

Fox Hills South

1A u

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Doha prepared in cooperation with

Crescent Park

The International School of London in Qatar

IKEA

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Boule

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Comm

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ACS

Qatar Finland Int’l School

Map of Greater

Fox Hills North

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Lusail Stadium 2022

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Al Shamal Al Ruwais Ras Laffan Al Zubara Al Khor Umm Garn Umm Slal

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Lusail Al Mazrooah Al Shamal Rd

Ras Laffan Al Shamal Al Zubara Al Khor Al Shamal Rd

Barwa Al Baraha

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Birla

4 Qetaifan Island North

Lusail Stadium 2022

Qetaifan Island North

EMBASSY LOCATIONS

Fox Hills North

Waterpark Project vard

Boule

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Comm

Crescent Park

Fox Hills South

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Lusail City

und

Beverly Hills Lusail

n tio ruc nst eco er r

Vendome Mall

Energy City Qatar

Qatar Petroleum District

Qatari Diar

Stre

19 20

et il Stre Lusa

rfa

Al Ta

WOQOD

Katara Towers

Marina

Marina District

Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail Katara Hospitality

Doha Sports Park

QIPCO

tar rsity

Ritz-Carlton

Grand Mondrian Hyatt

Legtaiﬁya Lagoon

Qanat Quartier

Hilton The Pearl

Legtaifiya

Abraj Quartier

ag o

sit

Chouiefat

Institut Francais du Qatar

Omar A

son

CCQ Boys

sim

Bi n

ziz

Ab du lA

li S

Four Points by Sheraton

National Museum of Qatar

he St Souq Al Cornic Waqif Bin Zaid MME Movenpick

Alwadi

Msheireb

Souq Waqif

Saraya

National Museum

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium 2022

Doha Marriott

Sharq Village & Spa

d St

e eir sh Mu

Bin Mahmoud

t bS

Mercure Al Safa

d St A b bo u Ras Bu

Premier Inn Capital Al Liwan Police Concorde Jarir Bookstore

t d S

Rawdat Al Khail St

bou

erc ial A Jee ven ra ue

ng Rd

Kahramaa Water Project

Airport (49) I/C

B Square Mall

MegaMart

Bangladesh

Mauritania

Belarus

Mexico

Belgium

Moldova

Morocco

Bosnia & H

Nepal

Brazil

Netherlands

Brunei

Niger

Bulgaria

Nigeria

Burkina Faso

Oman

Canada

Pakistan

Palestine

Chile

Panama

China

Paraguay

Peru

Croatia

Philippines

Cuba

Poland

Cyprus

Portugal

Djibouti

Romania

Dom. Rep.

Russia

Ecuador

Senegal

Serbia

Eritrea

Singapore

eSwatini

Somalia

Ethiopia

South Africa

France

Spain

Gambia

Sri Lanka

Georgia

Sudan

Germany

Sweden

Ghana

Switzerland

Greece

Syria

Hungary

Tajikistan

India

Tanzania

Indonesia

Thailand

Iran

Tunisia

Iraq

Turkey

Italy

Uganda

Ivory Coast

Ukraine

Japan

United Kingdom

Jordan

United States

Kazakhstan

of America

Kenya

Uruguay

Korea (S)

Venezuela

Kosovo

Vietnam

Al Jasra Al Bidda Mohd Bin Jasim Mushaireb Barahat Al Jufairi Old Al Ghanim Al Souq Wadi Al Sail Arumaila, Armeilla Al Bidda Abdul Aziz Al Doha Al Jadeeda Old Al Ghanim Sharg Zone/ Al Hitmi/Al Rufaa Sharg Zone/Slata Doha Port Wadi Al Sail Al Rumeila, Armeilla Bin Mahmoud Bin Mahmoud Rawdat Al Khail Al Mansoura/ Bin Derhem Najma Umm Ghuwailina

28 Sharg Zone/ Al Khulaifat 29 Ras Bu Abboud 30 Duhail 31 Umm Lekhba 32 Madinat Khalifa (N) 33 Al Markhiya 34 Madinat Khalifa (S) 35 Kulaib 36 Al Messila 37 New Al Hitmi/ Bin Omran Hamad Medical City 38 Al Sadd 39 Al Nasr/Al Sadd Al Mirqab Al Jadeed 40 New Slata 41 Nuaija 42 Al Hilal 43 Al Maamoura, Nuaija 44 Nuaija 45 Old Airport 46 Mesaimeer/ Al Thumama 47 Al Thumama 48 Doha Int'l Airport 49 Hamad Int'l Airport/ Banana Island

51 Al Gharrafa/ Bani Hajer 52 Al Luqta/Lebday Old Al Rayyan/ Al Shaqab 53 New Al Rayyan Muaither, Al Wajba 54 Al Soudan, Mehairja, Muraikh, Luaib, Baaya 55 Al Soudan, Al Waab 56 Bu Hamour, Mesaimeer, Ain Khaled 57 Industrial Area 60 Al Dafna 61 Al Dafna, Al Gassar 62 Lekhwair 63 Onaiza 64 Lejbailat 65 Onaiza 66 Legtaiﬁya, Onaiza 67 Hazm Al Markhiya 68 Jelaiah, Al Tarfa 69 Al Egla 70 Wadi Al Banat, Al Ebb Rawdat Al Hamama

Legend

Ras Bu Fontas

Barwa Village

R ing

Birla

Free Zone

kra

om m

Mali

Malaysia

F Ri

d ou

ri St

Ansa

Ras

ub Al

ng Rd

F Ri

Al Meera

Air Force I/C

Najma

Barwa City

Lulu Hypermarket

Azerbaijan

Hotel

Hospital

Mosque

Shopping Mall

Bookstore

Religious Complex

Cultural Landmarks

Sports Stadium

Petrol Station

Government Ofﬁce

School, College, Club

Veterinary Clinic

Housing Complex

Club

Sub-station

Auto Dealer

Restaurant

Non-stop Expressway

Health Centre

Road Interchange

New Interchange

Umm Besher I/C

Sub-station

Ayyo

Pak Shama

26 27

Abu

New I/C

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

daill

Al Fa

Masaken Mesaimeer

Religious Complex

Ansar Gallery Nissan

Um h Al Weteyyat I/C m Al A Le kh h m a d C orridor ba I/C – H amad Int’l Airport

Kahramaa Awareness Park

Kings College

Sub-station

Thumama 2022

Drainage Dept

HIA T1

Airport Trafﬁc Supreme American Division Education Academy Council

Medical Commission

Concourse C

Naﬁe St

Sa ba

ue a afw

Ras Abu Funtas Power Station

Al Wakra

Newton British Academy

Bu Ras

Funtas St Celebration Hall

Newton Int’l Academy

Soud Bin Abdulrahman Street

pr Ex ay

Al Wukair

Al Wukair I/C

Ezdan 3

Najm a Stre n from

Al Wakra Sports Club

Vision International

Doha British Al Meera

Al Janoub Stadium 2022

Public Beach

Souq Al Wakra Hotel

Souq Al Wakra Ezdan Mall

r Roa

ukai

Al W

Al Wakra Hospital

Al Wakra

Mesaieed Road Hamad Port

Al Jabal St

Souq Al Wakra

Park

eed Road

Ezdan 10

Noble International School

GEMS Grand American Hypermarket Academy Ezdan 7 Pharmacy Ezdan 8

nsio

Ezdan 5

Ezdan 6

Al Meshaf I/C

akra Al W

Ezdan 4

Exte

eer ery

Mesaimeer I/C

Safari Mind Institute

Oryx Airport Hotel

Oqba Ibn Nafie

Shoprite

Zaks Uniform Store Ideal Indian

Qatar Ind Tech QDC

Berlitz

ria

Oqba Bin

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 16 17

Hamad International Airport

Airport

E Ring

E Ring Rd

Doha Mall Al Jazeera Academy

Montezine

t aS

rR ee aim

desh

The Mall IAID

Qatar Red Crescent

Tank Farm

Immigration

Park House

Al Ahli Sports Club

s Me

Summit KG

Elder Tree Nursery

LuLu

Regency Kahramaa Halls

Air

Newton Int’l

Little Academy

2526 Najma St

pre

D Ring Rd

German School Doha

Pak Education Centre

Austria

Full details of Qatar’s districts and zones on gisqatar.org.qa

Ras Bu Abboud

Abu Baqr

Al Doha Al Jadeda

41 42

Macedonia

(zones comprise one or more districts, some of which are listed below)

C Ring Rd

Libya

THE ZONES OF DOHA

Me s a i

Amiri Diwan

Grand Hamad

Jawaan

16 23 14 15 27

La Cigale

Liberia

Australia

Banana Island by Anantara

i DoubleTree ad Chevrolet Qatar W Doha Clinic Gulf Pearls Al Sadd Aeronautical Hospital College Westin Doha Crowne B Ring Rd Al Muntazah Hotel & Spa Plaza The Doha Heliport Al Mirqab Chevrolet Centre Holiday Mall Umm Al Meera Radisson Family Inn Jarir Blu Food Centre Ghuwailina aalishan d Sterling Al Meera Cafe Oryx Al Mansoura aR American Batteel lw Rotana Ford Sa C R Hospital AAB Mashreq Rawdat ing Nissan Bank St CCQ Al Mana Holiday Al Matar Al Qadeem Rd Al Khail lib Girls Garden Villa Al Jabor Rd Chrysler Ta g Al Asiri I/C i n Vision C Ri Ab CAA Bin Gulf Times Financial Marhaba Ali Safeer Arrayah Al Arabi Square Gulf Club Rd Family Warehousing ing Food Centre Al Meera Alfardan R Al Emadi Darwish D St Hospital Le Mirage Gardens hreima Travel ul QNA

Armenia

Doha Port

Museum of Islamic Art

S leej

Al Sadd

hmou

Joaan

ritish ouncil

Vet Surgery

A l K ha

Al Sadd St

Bin Ma

Al Asmakh Mall

mad Su h aim Bin Ha

Suites

Avenue Millennium Royal Plaza

Sheraton

11 12 2 17 22 13 34 5 6 17

White Palace

Hospital

Wyndham Grand Regency

Argentina

i St hanCorniche

NCCCR Rumailah Women’s Heart Hamad Ambulance Al Bidda

Warwick AIA

Ooredoo

Hotel Park

Al Bidda Park

Hamad

an St

60STower t

i Al B

City

Debakey

in T ed B

nduq

Four Seasons

Katara The Pearl-Qatar Lagoona Mall Al Bidda Park Souq Waqif Qatar National Museum Grand Mosque QNCC Al Shaqab Mathaf Museum

Al Mourjan

Qatar National Theatre

Fire Station

iza

MoI HQ

mm ha Mo

Al Fu

Marriott Hotel Sharq Village & Spa Fisherman’s Wharf Museum Of Islamic Art The Corniche Orrie Oryx City Center-Doha Hotel Park Hilton Hotel InterContinental Hotel

Hilton

GPO

Corniche

Ona

Bi med Ah

37 Medical

DECC

St da Bid Palm

Al Co rn ic

20 10

Town Centre

Khalifa Tennis & Squash Complex Barzan

Nissan Civil Defence Al Ahli Hospital

City Center Retaj Doha Rayyan

Tornado Tower

Qatar Sports Club

Al Jazeera

DOHA HOP-OFF BUS SIGHTSEEING ROUTE stops at

Diploma

Newton

West Bay

Volvo

QBS QTV

InterContinental

rea

Qatar uest Centre

lM uk ht ar

St Regis

The Gate

Imam Mohd Ibn Abdul Wahab Honda

Lebanon

El Salvador

The Pearl-Qatar

A tic

Al Jazi Gardens

iya r kh Ma

Edison

Floresta Gardens

Beach

Onaiza St

Viva Bahriya

Sedra Arjaan Residences by Rotana Perlita Gardens

5/6 I/CO Arches ma

Al Hazm

Medina Centrale Novo Cinemas

SEK Doha College WB Campus

West Bay Al Meera

Kyrgyz Rep

Costa Rica

Al Qassar

lM uk ht ar

Kanga’s Pouch

Porto Arabia

Beach

Doha Exhibition Centre

The PearlQatar

Porsche

Ronautica

Water taxi service 31 Boat trips/hire

Newton

Al Khafji St

Lusail St

21 High St

Lycee Wadi Rawd a n St Voltaire

Al Ghaf St

La Cr

Diplomatic Club

Katara

Oyster

St on

14 15

ette ois

Lusai lS

Ministry of Education

Marsa Malaz Kempinski

Beach

oi La Cr sette

Lagoona Mall

iﬁ

Kuwait

Algeria

C. African Rep

Doha Golf Club

Albania

Benin

QNTC MOCI

Shafallah Centre

wton

Lusail Marina

Afghanistan

Time Rako

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Main Car Showrooms

Auto Class Salwa Road Hours: 8 am – 9 pm, Fri 5 pm – 9 pm 4040 1444 mg-qa.com

Al Boraq Automobiles Co. Porsche Centre, The Pearl-Qatar Hours: 9 am – 9 pm 4459 9666 porscheqatar.com

Domasco Salwa Road, opposite HSBC bank Hours: 8 am – 8 pm, Fri 4 pm – 8 pm 4424 8989, Toll free 8008 123 gacmotor.qa, domasco.com

Domasco Khalifa Street, Lejbailat Zone Hours: 8 am – 8 pm, Fri 4 pm – 8 pm 4424 6860, Toll free 8008 123 volvocars.com, domasco.com

Jaidah Automotive Jaidah Flyover, Airport Street and Al Khor Hours: Daily 8 am – 9 pm, Fri 4 pm – 9 pm Contact Toll free 8000 100 Visit jaidahautomotive.com

Qatar Automobiles Company Salwa Road, Al Waab Zone 55 4422 7555 mitsubishiqatar.com

Official Distributor

Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. Industrial Area, Street 10 Also on Al Shamal Rd and Salwa Rd 4428 3333 nissanqatar.com • • • • •

Salwa Road, after Decoration Intersection B Ring Road, in front of WOQOD station Hours: 8:30 am – 9 pm, Fri 4 pm – 9 pm Toll free 8000 231 hyundai.com.qa

Bentley 4411 4411 • BMW, MINI 4420 8888 • Cadillac, GMC, Opel, Subaru 4455 8000 Citroen 4436 1811 • Ford, Lincoln 4448 9922 • GMC 4455 8053 • Honda 8008 123 • Infiniti 4460 0167 Jaguar 4440 8490 • KIA 4403 9444 • Lamborghini 4411 4411 • Land Rover, Jaguar 4447 7566 Maserati 800 0003 • Maxus 4040 1444 • McLaren 4411 4411 • Skoda 4468 8894 Suzuki 4462 0967 • Toyota 4462 9321 • Volkswagen 4445 2365

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Motoring Reviews

Cars featured in this issue CHEVROLET CAPTIVA

MITSUBISHI ASX

PORSCHE CAYENNE COUPÉ

MG HS

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Useful Numbers EMERGENCIES – AMBULANCE, FIRE OR POLICE – 999 For those considering driving licence applications, driving lessons, car hire, vehicle purchase or lease, and breakdown cover, all the relevant contact numbers are listed below. The rest of the Motoring section has more essential information, including test drives of selected models, car showrooms and service centres. Vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road, and seat belts are mandatory for both driver and frontseat passenger. Although measures have been implemented by the traffic department to help reduce the accident rate in Qatar, driving here can still be a hazardous affair and you need to remain fully aware and alert at all times when you are driving. Speeding, tailgating and sudden lane changing, especially near traffic lights, are common. Be aware – radar! Be careful to keep your speed within the limits; there are cameras on all roads keeping watch on traffic speeds. Be especially careful at traffic lights as this is where most violations occur. The penalties, in financial terms, are draconian: QAR6,000 for going through a red light and seven (black) points! See Traffic Violations in this section. Motorists should exert caution and watch out for cyclists or people stepping onto the road unexpectedly, especially at night. Conversely, be mindful if you need to cross the road on foot as it is easy to misjudge speeds of oncoming vehicles. Cars here tend to move fast and unpredictably – except when backed up in a traffic jam.

Madinat Khalifa Traffic Department HQ building on Khalifa Street C3 Opening times: Sunday to Thursday 7 am – 7 pm Friday closed; Saturday 8 am – noon

234 4444/ 4487 2624

Al Boraq Automobiles Co (Porsche Approved Pre-owned Cars) 4459 9666 Domasco (Honda) 800 8123 Domasco (Volvo)

Traffic Investigation Department Madinat Khalifa C3 Offices are open 24/7

Pre-owned Cars

234 4499

Airport E4

4463 7888

Al Rayyan D2

4480 7722

Maamoura E3 4469 5555 Traffic Investigation offices are also at Mesaieed, Madinat Al Shamal and Dukhan FAHES 4021 8800

Driving Schools

4424 6860

Jaidah Automotive (Chevrolet) 800 0100 Oasis Used Cars 4431 2828 Qatar Automobiles Co (Mitsubishi)

4422 7555

Bank Auto Finance Departments See Banking and Finance in Banking and Commerce for a comprehensive list of banks.

Auto Insurance Companies Al Khaleej Insurance 4404 1111 AXA Insurance Qatar 4496 7383

4032 4444

Doha Insurance Company 4429 2777

Gulf Driving School, Al Thumama

4465 2822

Libano-Suisse Insurance Company

Karwa Driving School

4458 8865

Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) 8000 742

United Driving School

4468 1003

Qatar Islamic Insurance Company 4465 8888

Car Rental and Leasing

4466 4406

Vehicle Breakdown Services

Al Futtaim Vehicle Rentals AVR

4035 8000

Arabian Automobile Association 4481 0500

Al Sulaiman Rent-A-Car

4491 1711

Avis Rent-A-Car (Head Office)

4466 7744

EuroDollar Rent-A-Car

4432 1313

Other breakdown services are available from smaller entities around town – be aware that they may not be insured to provide this service though.

National Car Rental (Head Office)

4474 0666

Oasis Rent-A-Car

4413 0011

Prestige Cars

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Al Khebra (also offers VIP service)

You may have breakdown assistance as part of your insurance policy or be able to add it – check with the insurance company.

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Obtaining a Qatari Driving Licence New residents wishing to drive here need a Qatari driving licence. The procedure is simple; go to one of the registered driving schools in Doha and there you can complete all the paperwork and receive instruction, if necessary, in the same place. Some national driving licences are recognised as valid by Qatar and you need only take an eye test before you are issued with a valid Qatari licence and you are set to go. In an effort to reduce traffic congestion, certain professions (approximately 240) will preclude you from gaining a licence. However, if you have the personal sponsorship of a Qatari national, or your spouse, then your profession is not important.

an international driving permit issued by your country of origin, you must also hold a valid driving licence that is recognised by the State of Qatar. Temporary Qatari licences If you wish to drive for longer than a week you need to apply for a temporary licence. Apply in person at the Traffic Police office in one of the driving schools within seven days of your arrival in Qatar. You will need your valid national driving licence and passport along with copies, and three passport-size photographs with a white background. If you need to wear glasses while driving you must be wearing glasses in the photos. Fees: QAR10 for the card, QAR150 for the application.

The police have offices in all the driving schools; you can also take your eye test there.

You will also need to take an eye test, usually available at the driving school, and you may have to do a half course.

Holders of driving licences from some countries, for example the UK, France, Turkey, South Korea and Malaysia, can get a Qatari driving licence without a test. Present your Residence Card and original driving licence at the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa.

Temporary Qatari driving licences are valid for three months, but may be extended on application.

Drivers from other countries should visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa to check the validity of that home country's licence. For current information visit Hukoomi at gov.qa International licences You are allowed to drive with your national driving licence (if it is recognised by the State of Qatar) for one week only (seven days from arrival). You can alternatively use an international driving licence for up to six months, after which it is compulsory to have a valid Qatari licence. To use

Holders of international and temporary licences are restricted to driving rental cars only. Driving without a licence of any kind is a criminal offence. The Traffic Department headquarters at Khalifa Street, Madinat Khalifa is open daily (except Friday) 7 am – 11 am/4 pm – 7 pm. Converting a non-approved licence If your home country's licence is not considered valid by the authorities you will have to take a driving test. For those applying for a driving licence for the first time, as well as those who have to take a test: • The minimum age for learning to drive in Qatar is 18. • You will need: four passport-size photos (with a

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white background), your Qatari ID, your eye test receipt, and a copy of your sponsor company ID, plus a letter of permission from your sponsor. This includes female applicants sponsored by their husbands, and men sponsored by their wives. Check up to date requirements when applying at your driving school. • Complete an application form at a driving school (see Useful Numbers in this section). • If you are learning to drive for the first time, a full driving course will cost around QAR3,500. These courses include 50 hours of driving lessons and 10 of theory. • Drivers who have licences which cannot be directly changed to a Qatari licence can choose from a 'half course' (20 hours practical, 10 hours theory, QAR2,900) or a refresher course customised to your needs. • There are separate courses for heavy duty vehicles and for motorcycles. • There is a charge of QAR50 per test. • All those who wish to get a licence must enrol themselves in either a half course or a full course. • Licences are for manual or automatic cars. If you hold a manual licence you may drive an automatic, but not vice versa.

The Driving Test To get your driving licence, you will have to pass the following tests:

tests, smart cars have been introduced in some driving schools. Once you have passed your driving test, your driving licence will be issued while you wait. The licence fee for non-Qataris is QAR250 and is valid for five years. Note: All transactions at the Traffic Department must be paid for using a credit/debit card, or the Ministry of Interior eCASH card (see Living in Qatar in the Discovering Qatar section for information about eCASH cards).

Other Driving Licences International driving permit To obtain an international driving permit you must be in possession of a valid Qatari driving licence. Take this, your passport, two passport-size photos and QAR150 to any reputable travel agency or driving school.

Permits Getting your car tested for a road permit New private vehicles are issued with a registration valid for three years, known as istimara. Vehicles more than three years old must pass an annual inspection before the Traffic Department will renew the road permit. Mandatory periodical vehicle inspections for all applicable vehicles is carried out at fixed and mobile vehicle inspection centres – you will need to take your car to a Fahes testing site. A map of Fahes stations can be found at fahes.com.qa

Theory test: A digital test; applicants need at least 18 correct from the 20 multiple-choice questions, many of which deal with traffic laws. L parking: The first test taken outside in the yard, with a right turn up the slope. Box or perpendicular parking: The second test done in the yard, similar to parking in a regular lot. After the Traffic Department completely automated the Parking and L tests for getting a driving licence, there is no room for any complaint of unfairness in evaluation from trainees. It is based on land sensors and surveillance cameras used inside and outside the vehicle. Road test: If you pass your theory and parking tests, your examiner will take you out of the yard testing grounds onto the real road to test your proficiency. You may also be asked to do a hillstart before leaving the yard. In order to develop the highest standards of transparency and eliminate complaints from trainees who fail driving QATAR MOTORING E-GUIDE ©

Fixed stations: Wadi Al Banat and Mesaimeer West Saturday – Thursday 6 am – 9:30 pm, all others 7 am – 4:45 pm Mobile stations: Saturday – Thursday 7 am – 3 pm Fee: QAR150 (take the expiring istimara with you) Check first for up to date timings, especially during the Eid period and other public holidays.

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For full details of how to prepare the vehicle and inspection tips, call 800 3835, 4021 7777, visit fahes.com.qa Insurance: this should be renewed prior to inspection, as there must be a full year's insurance on the vehicle before taking it for the istimara.

Licence Renewals A driving licence may be renewed six months prior to or upon its expiry date. Renewing your licence is easy and can be processed through Hukoomi at gov.qa, or via the Metrash2 app. The cost for renewing a driving licence is QAR250, in addition to a QAR20 delivery fee, if applicable – the new licence can be delivered to you by QPost. You will be asked to disclose any changes to your health that may affect your ability to drive since your last licence application. If, for example, you have been prescribed glasses, you should apply through the Traffic Department to retake the eye test.

Metrash 2 Service Metrash is a free electronic service provided by the Ministry of Interior (MoI). Residents of Qatar can register to receive an SMS alerting them to traffic violations, driving licence expiry, car registration expiry, and inspection pass/fail. Under Metrash 2, citizens and residents can access a large number of MoI services, including traffic. The mobile phone number must be registered under the applicant’s name. Smartphone users can download Metrash 2 on the App Store and Play Store, and the service can be activated via SMS or a Self Service Kiosk. For assistance call 234 2000, visit moi.gov.qa Smartphone users can send photos of traffic violators directly to authorities via Metrash 2. To use, click on ‘Communicate with us’ and 'Contact

us'. Enable GPS on your phone, select ‘Take photo’, write your comments and send.

Driving Conditions and Violations Traffic Law No 19 of 2007 introduced a system of tough penalties for traffic offences. They include points and fines for speeding, parking violations and using a hand‑held phone while driving. These, and other measures for road traffic safety, are a priority for the government as part of Qatar National Road Safety Strategy 2013–2022. The second five-year plan (2018–2022) was launched buoyed by the successful conclusion of the first five-year plan (2013–2017) of the Strategy, which saw the number of deaths on the roads reduced from 235 in 2013 to 178 in 2016. The main causes of road accidents continue to be reckless and negligent driving, dangerous overtaking, illogical lane changing (especially at intersections), and using the phone while driving. Road rage is a constant in Qatar. Motorists are warned to be aware of drivers ‘tailgating’ and flashing their lights to force the driver ahead to move out of the way, even if there is no space to safely move into. Drivers change lanes without signalling and often weave through the traffic, continuously changing lanes at high speed. You may experience bullying tactics including overtaking from the right and then slowing down as a 'punishment' to the driver who failed to move out of the way. In any of these situations, be aware of your own safety. Traffic lights flash on green before changing to amber and red. At the few roundabouts remaining in the country, signals will often flash amber for a short period of time to allow the flow of traffic – drivers should only pull out if it is safe to do so. Cameras and radars are installed at intersections to catch those who race through red lights. The installation of many more is planned, including sophisticated advanced radar systems which allow for the recording of accidents and booking of reckless drivers. ©

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The Driving Test To get your driving licence, you will have to pass the following tests:

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Want to get a car? See our listings in this section for new car showrooms, pre-owned cars and rental/lease cars. Vehicle finance loans are offered by a number of the dealerships as well as local banks (see Banking and Finance in the Banking and Commerce section).

the cars involved. Drivers also have the option of going to one of five traffic investigation offices at insurance companies. Major accidents If anyone is injured, none of the vehicles can be moved and the police are to be notified immediately (dial 999). You will be required to report, with your documentation, to the relevant traffic department – you will be advised which one by the attending patrol officers.

Car Insurance Insurance coverage and claims Be aware that the terms and conditions of Comprehensive and Third Party insurance policies vary depending on the insurance company and underwriter, and that it is the car that is covered, not the driver – anyone with a valid Qatar driving licence can then drive the vehicle. Check the policy to ensure you are sufficiently covered in the event of an accident.

Breakdown cover may already be included on some insurance policies or can be added at an extra cost. Check with your insurance company. See the list of insurance companies in Living in Qatar in the Discovering Qatar section.

Weather Conditions Dust storms occur due to shamal, dust-laden winds that can suddenly appear between March

Fog may occur between November and January and can drastically reduce visibility. Slow down and use dipped headlights and fog lights, if necessary. Rain and thunderstorms can happen during the winter months, especially December and January. Downpours may limit visibility, cause flooding on some roads, and make sandy areas muddy. Be especially vigilant during the first rainfalls of the season as any oil spills on the road make driving particularly treacherous. Beware of drivers using their hazard lights while driving in adverse weather conditions.

Petrol Stations and Other Services Qatar Fuel, also known as WOQOD, releases the fuel prices each month, as determined by Qatar Petroleum. WOQOD stations, in addition to providing fuel, offer a wide range of services such as window cleaning, car washing and oil change; there is a convenience store (Sidra) and usually an internet café, ATM, Ooredoo payment machine, fast food and even a children's play area. Stations now cover the country, and you can pay by card or cash. A few non-WOQOD stations may only provide fuel, but other small independent companies can easily be found for other services such as checking tyre pressure, repairing tyres (aptly named 'punctury'), oil and water levels, and car wash facilities. m ©

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If your car is in the garage for over 15 days after an accident it is mandatory for insurance companies to provide a substitute car; this rule only applies to those cars waiting for genuine imported parts.

and August. They can compromise visibility on the roads, making driving extremely hazardous. Switch on dipped headlights – not fog or hazard lights – and drive slowly, using the centre line or the edge of the road as a guide.

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CAYENNE COUPÉ TECHSPEC

ENGINE New 3.0 litre V6 turbocharged MAX POWER 340 hp @ 5,300 – 6,400 rpm MAX TORQUE 450 Nm starting from only 1,340 rpm, still available up to 5,300 rpm MAX SPEED 275 kph (165 mph); 285 kph in 'S' ACCELERATION 0 – 100 kph in 5.9 secs; 80 – 120 kph in 4.1 secs TRANSMISSION Shift-by-wire eight-speed Tiptronic S Exterior New windscreen angle and roof line falling sharply to the rear give the new Cayenne Coupé an unrivalled elegance; longer, lower and wider at the rear than the Cayenne, the Coupé has a more athletic look; as part of Porsche Active Aerodynamics, the adaptive, extendable rear spoiler looks great and automatically ensures that the Cayenne Coupé delivers maximum driving stability, even at higher speeds INTERIOR Luxury sporty seating; exquisite driverfocused cockpit offers total control and complete ease of operation; 12.3" HD central touchscreen is easier to operate than an iPad; just a few taps or swipes – with haptic feedback – give mastery of car functions, connectivity options including Apple CarPlay and your entertainment library; fabulous sound system; choose from seven colours to make your favourite mood lighting for a surreal atmosphere SAFETY So many systems, but all integrated to enhance performance and driver satisfaction, while strengthening the active and passive safety of an awesome – and sleek – driving machine

The Porsche Centre (Al Boraq Auto) on The PearlQatar will be pleased to arrange a test drive of the stylish new Cayenne Coupé or any of its sports cars and sports SUVs. Call 4459 9666 QATAR MOTORING E-GUIDE ©

There’s a new baby in the Porsche family – and it’s a beauty. An even sportier vehicle has been added to the highly successful Cayenne range, and the highlights of this new Cayenne Coupé include sleeker lines with a 911-like flyline and rear end, an adaptive rear spoiler and a panoramic glass roof. Safe to say, the new Cayenne Coupé is a head-turner, and probably the sportiest-looking model in its class. Porsche engines are the pinnacle of performance and the epitome of economy. Nothing is wasted, there is no excess weight. Shiftby-wire Tiptronic gear changes are smoother, quicker than ever. On the road, it’s even better than a ‘normal’ Cayenne. It has more muscular shoulders and a smoother, more slippery aero profile with an automatic extendable spoiler that activates above 90 kph. And, like you did in your old Cayenne, you soon realise that this is a shockingly agile and enjoyable car for its size and capacity. It may be the best driver-pleasing SUVs on the road today. Use the Mode switch with the instant Sport Response button on the steering wheel, derived from the 918 Spyder. Choose from four driving modes: Normal, Sport, SportPlus and Individual. As you drive, you’ll feel the love that Porsche lavishes on all its family of models, especially its latest baby, the Cayenne Coupé. You'll enjoy the engine, the steering, the suspension, the chassis, everything that keeps you sticking to the road making for a thrilling experience, while inside you'll love the luxury, the support, the comfort, the quality, the digital technology controlling all aspects of your car and providing all your entertainment options at your fingertips. Porsche's digital technology is now as awesome as its performance and safety engineering. Centre of attraction is the new buttery-smooth touchscreen that gives you easy control and set-up of all your systems and preferences. Then the multifunction sports steering wheel, with shift paddles, enable true sports car behaviour and let you achieve your potential. Now, you realise that Porsche really care about their cars.

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MG HS TECHSPEC ENGINE 2.0 litre Turbo MAX POWER 231 hp (84 kW) TORQUE 360 Nm (111 lb-ft) MAX SPEED 210 kph TRANSMISSION Six-speed dual clutch automatic plus manual mode; super sport mode button EXTERIOR Soft curves combine with sleek lines that flow from the bonnet and down the side before rising at the rear to sweep over the rear lights; the centrepiece of the front-end design is an attractive star grille that incorporates the iconic MG badge, complemented by quality chrome to frame the grille, foglamps and lower air intake; two-tone headlights embedded with nine crystal LEDs available; 18" alloys and red brake calipers INTERIOR Not one but two high-quality display screens: a 12.3” virtual Instrument display, the largest in its class, behind the steering wheel provides a breakthrough in the way key information is communicated to the driver; a new 10.1” high resolution touchscreen with high-performance is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A dual screen linkage function allows both screens to interact with each other as well as built-in navigation system SAFETY/SECURITY Front, side airbags; three-point seatbelts; ESP with ABS and EBD, traction control; keyless operation; tyre pressure monitoring system; disc brakes all round; rear camera and parking sensors; high strength reinforced body

Visit Auto Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road. They offer very competitive prices and can arrange a test drive of the new MG HS or any of the range of sleek and sporty MG cars and SUVs. Call 4040 1444 QATAR MOTORING E-GUIDE ©

Auto Class Cars has launched the all-new MG HS at very competitive prices; it's the sportiest SUV ever made by the British heritage brand. With dynamic styling, powerful turbo engine, and a wide range of great features, the MG HS has put the ‘sport’ back into SUV and has taken the mid-size SUV category to a new, higher level. Offering a powerful two-litre turbo engine mated to a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, Super Sport button, bucket racing seats and red racing calipers, the all-new HS brings MG’s celebrated sporting heritage to a state-of-the-art SUV. It joins the recently launched MG 5 and MG RX8 models in the British-born automotive brand’s rapidly expanding line-up. The cabin of the all-new MG HS simply oozes class, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for delivering premium finishes at non-premium prices. Some 85% of the interior is covered with soft material, while customers can opt from three attractive interior colour schemes. The sports car nature of the new HS is emphasised by the racing-style bucket seats fitted in top-of-the-range trims. Designed for optimum comfort and maximum support, these stylish seats are made from high-quality leather sourced from German company Bader, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium leather for the automotive industry. The three-spoke leather steering wheel – which feels really sporty to hold – features double stitching and has the Super Sport drive mode button, multi-function buttons and has the racing car shape. MG cars are recognised for extremely high levels of equipment and technology, and the HS is no different. The impressive list of equipment on all trims includes driver aids such as a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, cruise control and an ECO cruising driving reminder. Air conditioning with rear vents, push-button start, front and rear electric windows, electric opening rear door and a six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat are also standard. Drivers of the topof-the-range models are really spoilt, with electric folding wing mirrors, LED headlamps, electricallyadjustable driver’s seat, more airbags, and a huge panoramic sunroof with anti-trap mechanism all standard, as is MG’s smart All-Wheel Drive system.

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CAPTIVA TECHSPEC ENGINE 1.5 litre four cylinders, with turbocharger, delivered through smooth eight-speed CVT automatic transmission EXTERIOR The ultra-thin LED daytime running lights give the Captiva a unique look. At once modern and muscular, with distinctive lines, a strong grille and attractive 17-inch aluminium wheels, it’s the SUV you and your family will be proud to show off and to be seen in INTERIOR Like all Chevrolet dashboards and infotainment systems, the dials and screens are clear, bright and colourful – just enough to engage your attention without distracting you. With the Chevrolet Infotainment System, the large touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay, it’s never a hassle to stay connected and engaged all the time in your new Captiva. There is room to spare and, with five seats or seven seats, the interior is flexible, too, between passengers and cargo which helps you make the most of your carrying capacity SAFETY Four airbags, tyre pressure at a glance, electronic handbrake: such are the advanced safety technologies to help you detect and prevent potential hazards, that can give you the confidence you deserve every time you get behind the wheel. Check with Jaidah Automotive because there are so many new technologies now available that will ensure you get peace of mind when you take your family out in your new Captiva.

Jaidah Automotive will be pleased to arrange a test drive of the all-new Chevrolet Captiva or any of its range of versatile cars and ultra--capable SUVs for Marhaba readers. Call 8000 100 QATAR MOTORING E-GUIDE ©

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The latest Chevrolet Captiva has been treated to a complete makeover for the 2021 model year, inside and out, and is now available at Jaidah Automotive, whose main showroom is on Airport Street, next to Jarir Bookstore and near HSBC. Long a favourite in Qatar, this popular SUV deserves to be even more appreciated with its aggressive yet fashionable look, thin headlights, sleeker grille and bold bumper. The new Captiva is smooth but muscular, with strong character lines running full length of the body and on the rear. And all rounded off by the attractive 17” alloy wheels. The interior of the all-new Captiva has a very modern, international look, and provides a very premium feel all around. The seats are supportive and comfortable, wrapped in leather with contrasting stitching – with even more contrasting leather on the dashboard and doors. And, with a flat rear floor and multiple cargo configurations, Chevrolet Captiva adjusts to your needs, not the other way around. In the midst of all this luxurious leather is the large (10.4”) and bright user-friendly touchscreen controlling the infotainment system, providing access to the radio as well as the climate control and even the tyre pressure monitoring system. I prefer to listen to my own library of music and podcasts which is perfect in the new Captiva as it supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and has a great surround sound HiFi system. You may not believe it, but the all-new Captiva starts from only QR 59,900 and that includes the rear vision camera! So, it's clear the Captiva is competitive, well-equipped and economical. There are three versions which mean that even the more frugal among us will be happy, as will those who appreciate a little extra luxury and prestige, and still at a competitive price. The all-new Captiva could be the perfect three-row midsize SUV to fuel all your journeys, whether it’s your daily commute, the school run, your weekly shopping trip, or taking your family out for a picnic in the desert.

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ASX TECHSPEC ENGINE 2.0 litre 24-valve, MIVEC technology MAX POWER 148 hp (110kW) @ 6,000 rpm MAX TORQUE 197 Nm @ 4,200 rpm TRANSMISSION INVECS-III electronic control system with Continuously Variable Transmission EXTERIOR Very striking new Dynamic Shield front fascia with new lighting features front and rear; wrap-around front bumpers and integrated skid plate give it an unmistakable appearance and highlight the high build quality; strong character line give the all-new ASX a clean but tough look INTERIOR The new ASX is equipped with many state-of-the-art technology features starting from the 8" touchscreen that makes navigation and rear-view camera easier to use with the large display screen; with Smartphone-Link Display Audio (SDA), you can go where you want, when you want and discover new places and new music. SDA helps you operate map settings, music playback, and calls; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems let you use a number of audio, messaging, voice calling, and third party navigation apps from your phone SAFETY/SECURITY Amazing set of safety features, including blind spot warning, lane change assist, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control; rear cross traffic alert; front, side, curtain airbags; keyless operation; engine start button; ventilated disc brakes; active stability and traction control; high-strength reinforced RISE body

Qatar Automobiles Co on Salwa Road offer very competitive prices and will be pleased to arrange a test drive of the new Mitsubishi ASX or any of its SUVs and cars for Marhaba readers. Call 4422 7555 QATAR MOTORING E-GUIDE ©

With a new look, new technology and a new more powerful engine, the Mitsubishi ASX now adopts Mitsubishi’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. Mitsubishi has also designed a fresh rear skid plate finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugged. A similar change has been made at the front bumper to complete the look. Also at the back, LED taillights work with conventional turn indicators in the reconfigured tail lamps, while a new rear fascia and bumper design deletes a lot of chrome work and sharpens its visage. The 2020 ASX model is available now at Qatar Automobiles Company showroom at Salwa Road in Doha, and in Al Khor The 2.0 litre engine gives all the power needed for all trips. MIVEC technology allows the engine to combine maximum power output, fuel efficiency, and environmental performance. The advanced suspension makes driving on rough roads smooth and comfortable, while the shock absorbers and stabilisers are precision-tuned for responsive handling and sporty, comfortable performance. On the road, drivers can choose between three driving modes to best match your preferred driving style, for fuel-efficient driving and for outstanding 4WD performance. The engine delivers effortless acceleration from any speed. The Active Stability Control system uses onboard sensors to analyse the vehicle’s motion and identify lateral wheel slippage. By governing engine output and applying braking power to the appropriate wheels, ASC helps to maintain stability and control. In addition, a gear shift indicator in the multi-information display recommends the best shift timing for current driving conditions. There's plenty of room for five passengers and cargo, and easy to use for any driver. The wide tailgate opening and low cargo floor make the loading and unloading of cargo fuss-free for everybody. Passengers can enjoy the view with the panoramic glass roof, and at night, the roof is attractively illuminated with LED lamps. Roof rails accentuate the rugged yet sporty lines of the ASX.

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Main Service Centres

Auto Class Industrial Area, Street 8 4489 1666 mg-qa.com

Al Boraq Automobiles Co. Industrial Area, Street 27 (behind Fahes) 4459 9777 Quick Service Centre, City Petrol Station, Al Gharrafa 4459 9733 porscheqatar.com

Domasco Industrial Area Street 10 (servicing) Street 43 (bodywork) 4424 8989, Toll free 8008 123 gacmotor.qa, domasco.com

Domasco Industrial Area, Street 10 (servicing) Street 43 (bodywork) Also at Salwa Road, Al Shamal Road, Al Khor 4424 6731, Toll free 8008 123 domasco.com

Jaidah Automotive Industrial Area, Street 24 4463 8888, Toll free 8000 100 jaidahautomotive.com

Qatar Automobiles Company Industrial Area, Street 10 4460 1995 mitsubishiqatar.com

Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. Industrial Area, Street 10 Also Al Shamal Rd, Salwa Rd, Al Wakra 4460 0167 nissanqatar.com

Skyline Automotive Industrial Area, Street 26, Gate 41 Hours: Sat to Thu, 8 am – noon, 1 – 5 pm Toll free 8000 231 hyundai.com.qa

Official Distributor

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Bentley 4411 1102/08 BMW, MINI 4406 5555 • Cadillac, GMC, Subaru 4455 8000 • Citroën 4460 6611 Ford, Lincoln 4448 9922 • Honda 8008 123 • Infiniti 4460 0167 • Jaguar 4440 8490 • KIA 4460 0081 Lamborghini 4411 1102 • Land Rover 4460 1100 • Maserati 800 0003 • Maxus 4040 1444 McLaren 4411 1102 • Mercedes-Benz 4458 7777 • Peugeot 4448 9053 Skoda 4499 1000 • Suzuki 4462 2067 • Toyota 4452 8777 • Volkswagen 4445 2383

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MOTORING DO'S DO remember to keep your driving licence, vehicle registration, road permit and insurance documents valid and readily available. If you’re stopped and asked to produce them, and if you don’t have them to hand (originals, not copies), Qatar traffic law provides for on-the-spot fines. DO Check for ‘no parking’ signs and kerb markings, and be aware that many inside lanes or hard shoulders on main roads for emergency parking only. Vehicles parked in restricted areas, or haphazardly, blocking lanes and obstructing traffic, are likely to be wheel-clamped or towed away. Fines can be anything from QAR300 to QAR6,000.

DO wear seat belts at all times. This is compulsory for both the driver and front-seat passenger, on main roads outside towns where the speed limit is 120 kph or more, and common sense says that you should also ‘belt-up’ on short journeys in town too.

DO be on the alert for tyre problems – variable road surfacing, debris and rubbish, and the hot climate can quite often lead to blowouts. Check the condition of tyres regularly – worn tread, perished side walls, expiry dates, etc.

DO watch out for emergency vehicles needing passage through traffic. Because of wide intersections and low buildings, even in town it can be difficult to judge the direction of sirens.

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DO'S AND DON'T'S DON’T drive off-road into the desert unless you have a prepared 4WD vehicle and you know the area, are used to driving in sand, or you have someone experienced with you or you are travelling in convoy with several other 4x4 vehicles.

DON’T forget to check your windscreen wipers regularly – rubber wipers disintegrate in the heat, and, even if there’s no rain, you may need to use them with the screenwash to clear dust from the windscreen.

DON’T forget to carry reserve fuel/oil/coolant for the vehicle, and a coolbox with sufficient food and beverages (especially drinking water) for the driver and passengers, plus a first aid kit, if you are going off-road into the desert.

DON’T forget to watch out for camels straying across the roads outside towns, especially at night. Apart from the potential traffic hazard, a road accident with a camel is usually serious. The entire weight, up to 600 kg, normally collapses on the bonnet and this can prove expensive – even ‘average’ camels can be valued at around QAR100,000!

DON’T misjudge your speed. Glance at your speedometer regularly, especially on open roads, where, with the absence of roadside buildings or trees ‘rushing past’, you can be travelling much faster than you realise.

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Tyre Care Buying high quality, correctly-sized tyres for your vehicle, from a reputable tyre retailer, is a basis for sound tyre safety, long tyre life, and a comfortable driving experience, but this is not enough – your tyres also need proper care.

Basic tyre care for optimum motoring safety, performance and tyre life Safety and vehicle performance in all driving conditions depend on a relatively small area of road contact, and it is therefore important that tyres should be maintained in good condition at all times, however good a driver you are! A relatively small amount of time and effort is required for planned maintenance (as detailed below), and this can lead to a handsome pay-off in terms of: enhanced driving safety, greatly extended tyre life, and the convenience and peace of mind of routinely driving without any major tyre problems. • Inflation: The most important part of tyre care is air: inflation should be maintained at the pressure recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle – under-inflation generates excessive heat, which reduces fuel economy and increases tread wear, whereas correctly inflated tyres improve fuel economy and extends tyre life. Check the recommended pressures for the front and rear tyres at least once each week, and before any long trips, when the tyre is cool. A tyre’s air pressure will automatically increase as its internal temperature increases when in use – this is normal and should not be adjusted.

• Tyre valves: Tyres should have valve caps with a rubber seal which provides a secondary air seal, and keeps dirt and moisture out of the air valve. • Wheel balancing: Front and rear wheels should be balanced dynamically off-the-car at a tyre outlet using a wheel-balance machine, especially when new tyres are fitted to the rims. Wheel imbalance causes forces that result in vibration through the vehicle’s steering, suspension and body – uneven rims and poorly matched rim/tyre combinations are usually contributing factors. The most critical speed for tyre-induced shake is around 100 kph. At this speed, a tyre rotates at 10 to 15 times a second, the frequency equivalent to the natural movement of most vehicles’ suspension, so vibration transmitted from wheel shake is a potential problem for drivers. If left unattended, wheel-shake can cause excessive tyre and suspension wear, and could even be dangerous, so any abnormal problems should be checked by a tyre specialist to identify the cause and to correct the problem.

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Rotate tyres every 10,000 km for even tyre wear

• Check for irregular tyre wear: Tyres usually give signs of wear in plenty of time, to allow the problem to be corrected before it becomes too serious. By looking out for early warning signs, you can prevent many wear problems that shorten tyre life by thousands of kilometres. Tyre tread inspection can reveal the following: > If wear is greater on the outer edges than in the middle, this means most of the contact with the road is on the outer tread edges. The most likely cause of this is under-inflation, usually be remedied by maintaining tyres at the air pressure recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle. > Check the extreme edges of the tyre tread for excessive wear on one edge – this is caused by uneven/erratic contact with the road causing extreme heat and tyre wear. The tyre is in need of wheel alignment correction, called toe-in or toe-out. > If the tyre is wearing unevenly across the tread, this can also be a misalignment problem (excessive camber).

• Wheel alignment: Correct wheel alignment is a must for optimum safety, ride comfort, handling and steering characteristics. Misalignment can cause hazardous road-holding, excessive tyre wear and increased fuel consumption. Many of the tyre distribution outlets in Qatar have the specialised equipment necessary to check wheel alignment to make any necessary suspension adjustments. A periodic alignment check is quick and inexpensive! m

Driving habits: The major influence on tyre life is the driver! To extend the life of your tyres, you should, as far as possible avoid • Driving at high speeds • Fast cornering and sharp turns • Fast starts and stops • Driving over an obstruction (manhole covers, potholes, kerbs, pavements, etc) and road debris. These can all generate excessive heat and wear.

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FEATURE

Southern Doha Expressway By Ola Diab One of the country's most important expressways, Southern Doha Expressway, opens for free and direct traffic flow.

n 11 July 2020, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, opened 7 km of the road linking Doha Expressway and Southern Doha Expressway on the Mesaimeer Interchange to ensure free and direct traffic flow from Mesaieed, Al Wakra and Al Wukair towards Doha, 22 February Street and Al Shamal Road.

In March 2020, Ashghal opened lanes to Al Wakra and will open the other lanes from Al Wakra to improve traffic in both directions. The route has four to six lanes in each direction, allowing 20,000 vehicles per hour in both directions, saving around 70% of travel time. In addition, the route will enable a direct link with 2022 FIFA World Cup QatarTM stadiums of Al Janoub, Ras Bu Abboud and Al Thumama as it integrates with other major roads, running from Umm Besher Interchange on G Ring Road and Southern Doha Expressway, through Al Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, onto Mesaimeer Interchange along with Doha Expressway, E Ring Road, and Industrial Area Road and Rawdat Al Khail Street. In addition, Ashghal will open the right access at Umm Besher Interchange on G Ring Road from from Al Wakra and Al Wukair via southern Doha Expressway, as well as two more accesses at Al Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor from Al Thumama, Air Force Interchange and from Bu Hamour and Mesaimeer towards Mesaimeer Interchange. The new openings will offer new alternative routes and shortcuts, alleviating traffic pressure at Airport Interchange and Airforce Interchange on Airport Street along with Al Thumama Interchange on Najma Street and shifting traffic to Al QATAR MOTORING E-GIUDE ÂŠ

Wetiyyat Interchange, Mesaimeer Interchange and the roads connected with Doha Expressway, Rawdat Al Khail Street, Industrial Area Road and E Ring Road. Those arriving from the southern part of Doha Expressway will be able to continue through Umm Besher Interchange on G Ring Road and then use the Al Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, passing through Mesaimeer Interchange reaching Doha Expressway and 22 February Street. Those arriving from Ras Bu Abboud Street, Al Wakra Road and G Ring Road will be able to turn right at Umm Besher Interchange and then use the Al Wetiyyat Interchange on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor via Mesaimeer Interchange reaching Doha Expressway and 22 February Street. Commuters travelling from Hamad International Airport and Al Thumama via Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor will also be able to turn right at the Al Wetiyyat intersection, passing through Mesaimeer Interchange reaching Doha Expressway and 22 February Street. Road users arriving from Mesaimeer can use the exit loop at Mesaimeer Interchange to reach Nuaija and 22 February Street.â&#x20AC;&#x2039;

Mesaimmer Interchange The three-level Mesaimeer Interchange is the first of its kind in Qatar, providing a vital traffic link between the south, central and north of the country. Dubbed as the Hexagon Interchange, it contains nine underpasses providing free flow traffic. The interchange contains two main bridges, which connect Rawdat Al Khail Street and the Industrial Area Road in both directions, and E Ring Road with the southern part of Doha Expressway in one direction, achieving flow of traffic in all directions.

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The project is 6.1 km in length of construction works, with three to four lanes in each direction to accommodate about 30,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. The new Interchange will significantly improve traffic, reducing travel time by more than 70%. The Interchange also serves many important educational, health and commercial facilities such as the Medical Commission, Meteorological Department, schools, health centres and nearby shopping malls. About 90% of the Mesaimeer Interchange has been completed and is open to traffic. There is tunnel that will be completed soon so that the whole interchange is completely open for traffic.

Integration with Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor

The Doha Expressway is Qatar’s first freeway. It is a significant infrastructure project, which was undertaken by Ashghal to provide a modern road network throughout the urban and rural parts of Doha. It connects the south of Doha with the north, and the east with the west. Estimated at QR15 bn, project construction began in 2007 and has been undergoing construction in at least 13 phases. It is now 90% complete. Southern Part of Doha Expressway The project is located to the west of Al Wakra, and includes the construction of an approximately 17 km carriageway with five lanes in each direction. It starts at Al Mashaf Road and stretches to Mesaieed Road, creating the main bypass to Al Wakra. The project also includes the construction of a tunnel and five two-level interchanges that will link the south of Al Wakra to HIA and Hamad Port. The Southern Part of Doha Expressway Project includes the construction of five main multi-level interchanges:

The newly constructed Mesaimeer Interchange integrates with Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor through its connection to Al Wetiyyat Interchange, which is a strategic link between the southern part of the Doha Expressway with Doha’s main highway to provide free flow of traffic between the north of Doha with the south.

• Southern Part of Doha Expressway/Al Mashaf Road

The project is an important crossroad in the country, with two levels comprising three bridges and four vehicle underpasses to provide easy access to the nearby residential areas such as Al Thumama, Mesaimeer, Bu Hamour, Nuaija, and Al Wakra. In addition, it provides free traffic flow for road users towards Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha and the country's northern and southern areas.

• Southern Part of Doha Expressway/Mesaieed Road

• Southern Part of Doha Expressway/Al Wukair Road • Southern Part of Doha Expressway/Road MAC-4 • Southern Part of Doha Expressway/Al Wukair

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Al Hodaiﬁ Cables

Amiantit Qatar Pepsi Co

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Street 6

CMC

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Dallah

Al Manjara Joinery

Elite Paper Recycling

Street 5

Al Muftah Carpentry

Street 55

Future Pipe Ind

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Energy Street

Itag Int’l

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Street 8

Street 9

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Dept of Industrial Estates

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Medical Commission Unit

Street 41 Growtech

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Al Majd Orbital Road

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G Ring Road

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VW Audi Q-Auto

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Al Andalus Wood Factory

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Education City/Qatar Foundation Aspire Zone, Aspire Park Al Waab Street Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club

Al Furousiya Street

Salwa Road Bu Sidra Interchange

Khaled Bin Ahmed Interchange (was Industrial Interchange)

Radisson Blu Junction Al Asiri Interchange Ain Khaled St

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BMW

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Street 5 ABDULGHANI

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Street 10

MITSUBISHI MG

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Street Car Market

Gulf Warehousing Company

NISSAN INFINITI DOMASCO

Khaled Bin Ahmed St

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Ras Al Mahref St

CAT

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Hempel

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Al Karaiat St

Al Attiyah Souq

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QNAV

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Al Binaa St

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Labour Dept Ofﬁce

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FAHES Vehicle Inspection

JAIDAH GROUP PORSCHE Street 27

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NBK

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Al Kasarat St

Colour Correction Al Inshaat St

Al Imran St

West Industrial Street

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Cricket Stadium

Al Karajat St

Khaled Cement Works

Street 39

Al Wraq Alcat

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DOMASCO

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Madina

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Qatar Int’l Safety Centre Street 47

Street 47 Street 48

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East Industrial Street

West Industrial Street

Al Kasarat Street

Street 43

Workshops

Grand Mall

Street 41

Gulf Warehousing Company – GWC

Umm Al Seneem I/C Rawdat Al Khail St Mesaimeer

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Tadmur

BARWA

New Staff Accomodation

QCON

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QRC - Qatar Racing Club

Street 52 Vehicle Seizure Section

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