Qatar: primary language is Arabic — English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas.
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The primary language in Qatar is Arabic.
English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas. English functions as the de facto business and expat lingua franca in Doha — no significant language barrier.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Qatar — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
It's rarely necessary given how widely English is understood in Qatar, but it doesn't hurt to have one as a backup.