A private children's hospital is already licensed and more private clinics are under consideration. In addition, visiting medical and surgical consultants from various countries provide treatment on difficult cases to supplement local medical services. It should be noted that health insurance is not a common practice in Qatar. Qatar is no exception. Mutton figures prominently in the fare of most Qataris.
Fish is also widely available and popular.
Chicken and beef are given second and third on their list of meats. In recent years, Qataris have been giving up their age-old tradition of hosting ceremonial dinners at home. Instead, they have started hosting large, elaborate parties at one of the four five-star hotels in Doha which have international standards. A wide variety of foodstuffs is imported to the country throughout the year in order to cater to the tastes of the large expatriate community drawn from several different countries. Several supermarkets in Doha have a wide range of foodstuffs readily available at all times.