Transport in Qatar is primarily centered around the Doha Metropolitan Area (DMA), where approximately 2 million people reside and work. Doha, the capital city, serves as the national hub for government, business, and tourism, but significant development occurs outside the city as part of the government's diversification strategy. [1]

Ashghal is responsible for governing the design, construction, delivery and maintenance of all expressway and major roads that cater to current and future traffic demand across Qatar. Ashghal’s focus for the future of Qatar’s roads is to enable greater mobility, shorter travel times and improved safety.

Since the early 2000s, Doha, the capital of Qatar has been undergoing an extensive expansion in its transportation network including the addition of new highways, the construction of a new airport, and the addition of the Doha metro.

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In Qatar, traffic on the roads is on the right, so you drive in the right lane and overtake on the left. Oncoming traffic comes towards you on the left-hand side. An overview of all countries with left-hand traffic can be found here.

Al Majd Road (formerly known as the Orbital Highway) is the longest highway in Qatar, running at a length of 195 kilometres (121 mi) from south-to-north. [1] It begins in Mesaieed in Al Wakrah Municipality and extends north towards Ras Laffan on the coast in Al Khor Municipality.

Understand the different speed limits and types of road in Qatar, plus who to call following a breakdown or accident... The main roads in Qatar are generally good quality, modern highways, and are usually either dual or three-lane carriageways.

Explore our guide to getting around in Qatar, whether you want to rent a car, hail a taxi or use Doha’s excellent public transport. Qatar’s cities and iconic sights are connected through an extensive road network, with five main highways linking Doha to its neighbouring cities.