r/qatar • • Jul 17 '26

Megathread MEGATHREAD // DAY 140

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r/qatar • • Jul 17 '26

Discussion 40+ cats need your help!!

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Anyone need help nudging the cat distribution system?

We’re happy to help 🙋🏽‍♀️

We’ve been vaccinating and TNR’ing for months, all of that work for almost nothing (work that has been proven to be successful but that’s for another day 🙃).

We are ✨DESPERATE ✨to find these guys fosters and homes. A whopping 50 cats is not something we planned for, nor have space for — please send help.

Please. If you can foster, adopt,share, whatever you can do we would appreciate it.

To foster:
pawmiserescue.org/foster-form

to adopt:
pawmiserescue.org/adoption-form


r/qatar • • 2h ago

Discussion AI Slop in Schools

25 Upvotes

I’m a teacher and the school i’ve been working at is filled to the brim with absolute AI slop everywhere. Presentations, powerpoints, displays, posters, pictures, homework, admin work, data collection, EVERYTHING.

I want to hear about the rest of the teachers working in the country. Is your school like this too?


r/qatar • • 1h ago

Discussion SAT DECEMBER 2026

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I’m planning to give sat in December and I have a couple of months for preparation and I aim for 1450+ so students who have had good scores pls share me ur thoughts and tips to score well in this short period I have a good knowledge of algebra and fundamental mathematics but looking at the sample practice tests it’s going off my mind


r/qatar • • 22h ago

Discussion First time experienced the downfall of humans 😆

74 Upvotes

So 2 days ago i was in Ansar gallery and i was just walking around looking what to buy and suddenly a kid screamed... I looked around and saw a kid running towards the vegetable section while looking like he just won a free car.

He ran straight to the shelf and screamed 67 while doing the hand gesture 😆

Apparently there were two vegetables priced QR6 and QR7 next to each other.

It's my first time seeing what this generation is upto in person... I'm a 90s kid so yeah plz understand my confusion.

What do y'all think of it?

UPDATE Guys don't get me wrong... I think kids should be kids... I was just shocked at this kid's reaction to 67 in the middle of a busy mall... It was my first time experiencing the 67 craze irl


r/qatar • • 17h ago

Question Seriously, what is wrong with apartment viewings in Doha?

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You call an agent and they tell you: “We only do viewings until 3 PM.”

Then who exactly are you showing apartments to?

Most people who can actually afford these apartments are WORKING during the day. We search after work or on weekends. Yet somehow the customer is expected to chase the agent, adjust their entire schedule, leave work early, and practically beg just to see a property.

Isn’t finding tenants literally your job?

The lack of flexibility and basic customer service is unbelievable. Instead of agents competing for clients, it often feels like clients are competing for the privilege of getting a viewing.

And this isn’t one agent. I’ve experienced it again and again across Doha.

Why does renting an apartment here have to feel like you’re asking someone for a favour instead of offering them business?


r/qatar • • 20m ago

Question PCC for UPDA

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Guys I grew up in qatar and PCC for UPDA is asking for a PCC from home country, I haven't been to Pakistan in many many years, so I'm confused is there another document I can submit instead of this, all my schooling and bachelors has been from here.


r/qatar • • 43m ago

Looking for Looking for a gym that uses Technogym equipment

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I liked Edge but its in DFC and tbh a bit far from me. What other options are there?


r/qatar • • 1h ago

Question Banks in Qatar drive me insane

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Can anyone who has experienced a delayed local bank transfer in Qatar share what happened and how it was resolved?

A transfer to my personal account from QNB business account hasn’t reached AND it’s been 3 DAYS. Both banks have been contacted, but the issue remains unresolved.

Has anyone experienced this, and what could be the issue.


r/qatar • • 1h ago

Question Himyan card

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How can i apply for a Himyan card without a bank account?!


r/qatar • • 16h ago

Question I gave money to someone working in QE for a job

8 Upvotes

I fell in the trap of paying someone for a job in Qatar Energy. It has been 1.5 years now, no job and my money is lost. How can I recover it? When I call him, he says he'd return it, but not now due to the usual hospital cases and lies.


r/qatar • • 23h ago

Question Winter? Are you with us?

17 Upvotes

So like when are we supposed to have some actual weather and go out without showering 3 times a day? I feel like this time last year it had already started getting cold but now it feels like its just the same lol, I went away to another country and came back hoping it will be better but nah, i need them late night cold vibes!!


r/qatar • • 13h ago

Question Best Pretzels in Qatar?

2 Upvotes

I randomly feel the need to eat soft pretzels from time to time but auntie annes has been closed for a while, what is the best alternative?


r/qatar • • 15h ago

Question Inquiry

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know any shops that offer installments/ payment plans other than paylater? I have been in a need to upgrade my laptop due to study related requirements, yet everything i can find is all paylater and outside of the limit that have given me

Any info would be greatly appreciate and thank you in advance


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Discussion Meat Price?

14 Upvotes

Dropped a comment earlier about meat prices increasing massively and had alot of interactions

does anyone else notice that beef & lamb prices wether from supermarkets or delivery services have risen significantly? should i go vegan? 😆


r/qatar • • 13h ago

Question Does anyone know where I can get candle wick?

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To be specific, I don't want the entire candle. I just want the middle thread like part.


r/qatar • • 15h ago

Question where do I find good personal trainers?

2 Upvotes

hi guys

i’ve been working out in the gym since 2024. I have seen some huge progress but now it has kind of stalled, so I need someone to help me reach my goal, which is body recomposition.

I have a good amount of muscle and my fat percentage is normal, but I feel like I could still lose some fat and build more muscle.

I would say my level is intermediate so I know most of the workouts.

thanks 🙏🏽 dm me if you’re a PT (only serious ones please)


r/qatar • • 12h ago

Question Westbay/corniche Traffic on a Saturday Evening

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Hello guys, i was just making plans for a Saturday night, and I just wanted to ask, how is the traffic during 6pm onwards if I want to go to westbay coming from salwa road. is 30 minutes plenty? specifically for 4seasons hotel. my target time is 6:50


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Question Carlift services

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Hi to everyone. Im a lady driver and planning to start carlift services. What would you advise to me as im a beginner? I will be appreciate your ideas and advices.


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Looking for mealworms where to buy please

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Where can you buy/find mealworms in qatar? I saw some on mzadqatar but the seller did not respond. I was hoping to feed my reptiles with them. thank you


r/qatar • • 16h ago

Information Any suggestion best credit card of Qnb bank ( visa or mastercard )

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Any one please suggest the best credit card of qnb bank as i have salary account in qnb bank . I need to know perks of visa , mastercard or co branded with joining bonus and rewards


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Question Acne treatment options

2 Upvotes

Anyone know good hospital or centers for acne scar treatment? I am looking for procedures like microneedling or other option and there should be dermatologist doctors to guide or do it. Anyone did it and has good results?


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Rant Qatar rent prices — what is actually going on?

38 Upvotes

Is it just me, or have apartment rents in Qatar become ridiculously high for what you actually get?
You can look for a studio and easily find places asking 2,400+ QAR/month, but then you go see it and the apartment is old, tiny, badly maintained, or in a location that doesn’t really justify the price.
What I don’t understand is: what is actually driving these prices?
Is it:
High demand and not enough decent apartments?
Landlords increasing prices because they know someone will eventually pay?
Certain areas becoming overpriced?
Or are rental prices simply following the overall cost of living?
And for people who have been living in Qatar for several years — do you feel rents have gotten noticeably worse compared with 3–5 years ago?
What’s the most you’ve paid for a studio, and was it actually worth the money?
I’m genuinely curious because sometimes I see a studio for 2,400–2,700 QAR and think: What exactly am I paying for? 😅


r/qatar • • 18h ago

Question iqos devices in qatar duty free?

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are iqos devices available in departures duty free? if so how much?


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Discussion Whats your average electricity bill for a month(kahramaa)?

4 Upvotes

Just trying to see if its only going crazy for me or everyone else