Conscription in Qatar explained
Qatar has mandatory military service (Arabic: الخدمة العسكرية) for all able-bodied men aged 18 to 25 for a minimum of four months. Draft evasion is punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of 50,000 riyals, or 13,700 USD.[1] Women may volunteer, but service is not mandatory.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Mills . Andrew . 27 September 2022 . Exclusive: Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security . 14 March 2023 . Reuters.
- Web site: Rehman . Dawood . 6 April 2018 . Qatar allows women to join army for first time . 14 March 2023 . Daily Pakistan.