Useful Numbers To Contact For Expats With Jobs In Qatar
On 21 Nov 2021
When staying in Qatar for a short or long period of time, it is important to know who to call in case of an emergency. This list of important helplines in Qatar will help you stay prepared.
Here’s a directory of every contact you need if you are one of the expatriates who have acquired job opportunities in Qatar and who are currently living in the country for work.
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Office |
Contact No. |
Function |
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Emergency Helpline |
999 |
This number connects you to the local police, fire, ambulance, and road and traffic emergency services |
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Emergency and trauma centres: Hamad Hospital Al Wakra Hospital (Adults)
Al Wakra Hospital (Children) Women's Hospital Heart Hospital
The Cuban Hospital (Adults)
The Cuban Hospital Adults (Children)
Al Khor Hospital
HMC Hotline Advisory
Qatar Poison Centre |
4439 5777 4011 4314 4011 4636 / 4011 4637/ 4011 4638 4439 3296
4439 5474 / 4439 5475
4015 7844
4015 7858
4474 5654
4439 6066
4003 1111 |
A 24-hour telephone advice facility to help you with health queries related to your child
Gives advice and support if someone's accidentally taken or been exposed to a poisonous substance |
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Local Directory |
180 |
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Worldwide Emergency Number |
112 |
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Recruitment Department – MADLSA |
4440 6370 |
For anything related to jobs in Qatar and Qatar Labour |
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Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs |
16008 |
For your employment-related concerns including raising a complaint against your employer.
Read also: 11 Options to File Labour Complaint: 2021 Jobs in Qatar Guide |
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Metrash |
2342000 |
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Directorate of Immigration, Passports and Naturalization |
882882 |
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Traffic and Patrol Police department |
489 0666 |
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International Calls Inquiries |
150 |
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Hamad Medical Corporation Contact Centre |
4439 5777 |
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Ooredoo Customer Service No. |
111 |
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Doha Time |
141/140 |
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Vodafone Customer Service No. |
111 |
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KAHRAMAA Call Center |
991 |
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Internet Service |
111 |
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General Authority of Customs |
136 |
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Weather Forecast |
44480444 / 9001009 |
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Hamad International Airport |
40106666 |
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Qatar Airways |
44496000 |
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Delayed Cargo Committee Hotline |
8004440 |
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Consumer Protection |
8005000 |
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Reporting Environmental Violations |
998 |
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Ministry of Transport and Communications |
16016 |
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Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman) |
919 |
For women and children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse, and need support |
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Ministry of Education and Higher Education Hotline “Ya Aunak” |
155 |
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Public Works Authority (Ashghal) |
188 |
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HMC Customer Service “Nesma’ak” Customer Service |
16060 |
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Ministry of Education and Higher Education |
155 |
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Health Centers Visitors Helpline “Hayyak” |
107 |
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Ministry of Commerce and Industry Call Center |
16017 |
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Ministry of Municipality and Environment |
184 |
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Qatar Radio and Television |
4894444 |
Fortunately, most emergency services in Qatar are open 24 hours a day and offer services in multiple languages; including Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Tagalog, and Urdu.
All emergency services in Qatar are provided free of charge to whoever needs them.
Emergency terms and phrases in Qatar for your reference
English is widely spoken in Qatar, however, it is always helpful to learn a few phrases in Arabic, especially when in case of an emergency. Here are some you might want to remember:
I am sick – ana mareed
Hospital – mustashfaa
Police station – markaz al shurta
Help me – saa danee
Medicine – dawa
Doctor – duktuur
Internal security - Lekhwiya
Rescue police - Al Fazaa
I lost my passport – faqadat jawazee
The Qatari government has also launched an app, called Metrash2, which allows you to report crimes, get information, and contact the police.
Note: For callers outside Qatar, the country code is +974 and the Qatar / Dialing code is 00974.
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