Culture, nonverbal communicaiton , media, social media, traditional customs, literacy , art , sport

1. Yeditepe University
Introduction to Communication
Ahu ERDOĞDU
Mustafa Bulut
290603006

2. Qatar

4. 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.

6. 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.

7. Climate data for Qatar
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Averag
e
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)
Averag
e
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)
Precipit
ation m
m
(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)

9. 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%.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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).

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Indirect
Imply/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.
Formal
Sensitivity to hierarchy/face saving very important. First names are not used unless one invites the
other to do so.
Expressive
Emotional displays are common and expected.
Circular
Message may weave and wander

17. 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.

18. -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

19. 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!

20. Oyster and
Pearl
sculpture
(based on ancient symbol)

21. The Pearl Katar
An 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.

22. 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.

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

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

25. • 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.

26. 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!

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

28. ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
(The symbol of the city)

29. 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).

30. 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.

32. References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0t8u0iBsDo
http://www.trthaber.tv/p/gulhanin_galaksi_rehberi_
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar
http://www.thehedon.com/gezi-yazilari/katar-gezi-yazisi-rehberi.html
http://www.callison.com/projects/the-pearl-qatar
http://www.arcspace.com/the-camera/photo-report-from-doha/
http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2008/nov/25/museums-islam-gulf-qatar-art
http://www.lifeinqatar.com/en/article/living/culture-and-etiquette-in-qatar.html