England-Brazil football match in Doha
On 14 November at 2000hrs Doha time, England play Brazil in a one-off friendly international hosted by the State of Qatar.
Signing of IPPA
Qatar and the UK signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement on 27 October.
Launch of British Hajj delegation 2009
The FCO hosted a reception to mark the launch of the British Hajj delegation, which travels to Mecca as part of our support for British nationals abroad.
UK in Qatar
The British Embassy in Doha is responsible for developing political, economic and defence relations between Qatar and the United Kingdom. We work to help British companies succeed in Qatar and provide a wide-range of consular services to British Nationals.
As Ambassador, Mr John Hawkins is responsible to the British Government for all aspects of the relationship between our two countries. Mr Hawkins took up his post in August 2008.
British Council
The Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities from the UK.
Interested in trade events?
UK Trade and Investment regularly advertises forthcoming events, trade missions, seminars and conferences that may be of interest for people who want to do business with Qatar. See our UKTI Events listings for information about what is coming up.
LATEST NEWS
British Ambassador Unveils “4 Degree” Climate Change Map
22 October 2009
British Ambassador John Hawkins today unveils at the Embassy a “4 degree map” that highlights the impact of a global 4°C (7°F) rise in temperatures.
British Ambassador congratulates Al Jazeera journalist on return from UK training and Channel 4 News placement
15 October 2009
British Ambassador John Hawkins has congratulated an Al Jazeera journalist for his excellent performance in a British Embassy-sponsored UK training placement, managed by the Thomson Foundation in partnership with Channel Four News.
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Contact us
Contact details for the British Embassy in Qatar
British Embassy, PO Box 3, Doha
Location: West Bay, off Wahda St near Rainbow roundabout. Location map
Visa Applications Centre (VAC): Sherif Building, by Toyota Towers. See the VAC website or call 462 2159 / 462 1544.
Doha
Telephone:
(974) 496 2000
Fax:(974) 496 2086
For information about:
Consular services to British nationals: consular.qatar@fco.gov.uk
UK Trade & Investment enquiries: ukti.doha@fco.gov.uk
Visa enquiries: info.ukqa@vfshelpline.com
Other areas of our work: embassy.qatar@fco.gov.uk
Consular public hours:
GMT: Sunday-Thursday: 0500-1000
Local: Sunday-Thursday: 0800-1300
