Housing
The houses provided for employees by Qatalum will be based in Mesaieed, The houses form part of a large new building project in the town that comprises more than 2,500 units.
The houses will be neat and comfortable and of a modern standard. There are a variety of housing types: multi-story apartments, townhouses, semi-detached and freestanding homes.
Health care
Most medical care, including consultations, medicines, equipment, prescriptions, surgical procedures and hospitalization, is provided free to employees and their families at company designated hospitals and clinics.
Education
Employees who join Qatalum will have some excellent schools to choose from for their children. A new international school is being built in Mesaieed to accommodate up to 1,500 students. It is planned to open in summer 2008. The new school in Mesaieed will be owned by Qatar Petroleum, the other 50-percent stakeholder in Qatalum.
Neither does Qatar lack higher educational opportunities. It is even possible to study at some of the most distinguished educational institutions in the world. The Qatar Foundation's Education City, opened near Doha in 2003, hosts the campuses of several prestigious US-based institutions of higher learning.
Transport and Communication
A modern road system links Qatar to surrounding countries. A friendship bridge, linking Qatar to Bahrain, is scheduled to be completed in 2010. Metered taxis and limousines are easy to find and a new transport system, including bus service, has been introduced.
A good telecommunication system is in place. Qatar is well served by Doha International airport, and its new international airport will open in 2009. Neighbouring countries such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are just a short flight away from Qatar. |