Conscription in Qatar

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]

References

  1. ^ Mills, Andrew (27 September 2022). "Exclusive: Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security". Reuters. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  2. ^ Rehman, Dawood (6 April 2018). "Qatar allows women to join army for first time". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
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