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on September 9, 2025
TikTok videos rave about the attractions of a country which has a population of 2.6million, only 313,000 of whom are Qatari citizens - at a time when Britons have also been speaking up about falling out of love with neighbouring Dubai. But she expands on the apparent benefits of life in Qatar, continuing by telling viewers: 'Now we come to my favourite thing, which is the safety - people literally leave their laptops, their phones out.
Meanwhile, water and energy utility bills amount to a monthly average of £69.04 in Doha, down from London's £233.10 - yet equivalent internet charges are higher in Qatar, at £65.11 rather than £31.64. 'On top of that, homeschool teachers many employers will also cover accommodation and utility bills, transport, food and health insurance - more disposable income to do the things you want, rather than the majority of it going on housing.' Meanwhile, back in the UK, the number and rate of teacher vacancies reached its highest level since 2010 when comparable records begin - hitting 2,800 in November 2023, or six empty posts per 1,000 teachers in service.
Gary Neville insists he 'detests' the human rights abuses of World Cup hosts Qatar... but says he 'does NOT feel conflicted' about working as a pundit for Qatari broadcaster beIN SPORTS at the tournament @iqra.inspire 5 things that shocked me about Qatar as a British Expat ✈️ ??? #doha #dayinthelife #teacher #expat #londoner #blogger #qatar #dohaqatarlife #middleeast #london #doha2024 #expatlife #expatdoha #dohaliving #dohainstagram #britishexpat #dohavlog #minivlog #expattips #dohaexpat #dohaexpats #fyp #foryoupage But pro-Qatar messaging appears to have been successful with more UK expats now encouraging compatriots to make the move, including teachers, fashion designers and IT professionals - with tax-free advantages and lower property and consumer prices highlighted, as well as 'amazing healthcare'.
Young people moving over there, most often settling in Qatar's capital Doha, have been keenly sharing their experiences about what they see as the benefits - including tax-free salaries and low crime allowing them to leave cars and homes unlocked. The social media poster said: Online Reading PRE-K Grade Program 'Can you tell Qatar is my fave place on earth? Moving here three years ago was the best decision I ever made. It took a minute to adjust but, once I did, I've never been happier.
He said at the time: 'In the last few weeks that's come under huge scrutiny. I accept that position because I'm there to be shot at, and people have criticised me heavily as well as our colleagues over on the BBC who were yesterday. The TikToker also raved about public transport being 'so cheap' and getting around 'so easy', with Uber rides of up to 10 minutes costing £2 or £3, while a day pass on the Doha Metro rapid transit system 'costs the equivalent of £1.50'.
She has told her 2,850 followers on the site of feeling 'so grateful' for making the move, with one video describing what she called 'Things I've discovered since relocating to Qatar from the UK three years ago'.
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