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Conscription in Qatar

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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. Women may volunteer, but service is not mandatory.

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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