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 • • 4h ago

Discussion Nando's Qatar raised prices on everything on the menu. Why, when chicken prices haven't gone up in Qatar?

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I was at Nando's today and noticed the prices have gone up on pretty much everything, some items by as much as 5 QR. I asked the waiter and he said the increase happened 3 days ago.

What I don't get is why. As far as I know, chicken prices in Qatar haven't gone up, and Nando's is mainly a chicken restaurant. Nandos is already overpriced as it is. I was tempted to to leave (i was in a food court) and go somewhere else, but unfortunately not much other healthy options were near by. Is nandos trying to capitalise on inflatation or is this genuine?


r/qatar • • 7h ago

Question Release date here in Qatar?

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Anybody that works here in the cinemas have any info if this movie's being released here? Name of the movie is "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother"


r/qatar • • 53m ago

Looking for Looking for someone to play with on pc

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So my friend is refusing to play anything other than overwatch and i love me some chill games we played luma island i had fun with it i hope there are other games like it but we also played repo alot content warning lethal company gamble with friends i dont know what you play but im down for anything but never for the games that pop up when you hit the search button, if you know what i mean 😂.


r/qatar • • 2h ago

Looking for Flower where art thou

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Hi, unfortunately the most amazing masseuse in Oam (Gate Mall), Flower, is no longer working there. I should have gotten her number, but alas.

I wonder if anyone knows her and if she simply switched employment places in Qatar? She worked there for a couple of years and is South African.


r/qatar • • 3h ago

Discussion Is kimchi out of stock everywhere?

1 Upvotes

Has anyone noticed pre-packaged kimchi missing from local supermarkets lately? Where can I currently buy some?


r/qatar • • 4h ago

Question UAE Visit Visa for Pakistani Passport Holder Living in Qatar – Recent Approvals?

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Hi everyone,

I'm a 21-year-old Pakistani passport holder, born and raised in Qatar, with a valid Qatar ID under family sponsorship.

I'm planning to drive into the UAE for a short visit of just a few days to attend an event, for which I can provide an official invitation letter.

I'm currently a full-time university student in Qatar and can provide an enrolment letter, my father's QID (he has an established professional occupation), and financial supporting documents if required.

I've contacted several visa agencies, but the responses have been extremely mixed. Some say Pakistani visas aren't being approved, while others say approvals are still happening but are unpredictable.

I'm considering applying for a regular 14-day tourist visa rather than the GCC-resident entry permit, since my QID doesn't list an occupation.

Has anyone with a similar profile recently received a UAE visa approval?

I'd especially appreciate hearing:

  • Whether you applied for a regular tourist visa or GCC-resident visa.
  • Which agency or application channel you used.
  • Whether additional supporting documents helped.
  • Whether you entered the UAE by road rather than flying.

I'm aware approval is never guaranteed. Just looking for recent firsthand experiences before risking a nonrefundable application fee.

Thanks in advance!


r/qatar • • 5h ago

Question Colgate optic white pro series?

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Any idea where i can find these in qatar online they arent really available if they are they are very expensive


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Question DECC Pedal court

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Compared to other more serious questions here. I wanted to ask foes anyone know how to switch on the light of the pedal court at the small part next to DECC? The exhibition park? I have seen it switched on at random times 9pm, 12am. When I booked online it never switches on.


r/qatar • • 16h ago

Question Runners need some suggestions

6 Upvotes

I have been running the 3 same spot or route for the past 7-8 months i need some change of route

My route is

1.mia park

2.al bidha park

3.around cornice (from islamic museum to Sheraton and back)

I need some suggestions for some good running spot

Some peaceful route, some less crowded places

If there is any specific time for specific spots that make it good , do mention the time

Also if anyone looking for a running partner i can join


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Meme When someone flashes you in left lane, but your car has a vertical escape option.

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192 Upvotes

You take the left lane. I'll take the sky.


r/qatar • • 8h ago

Question Temu Delivery Duration

1 Upvotes

How long Temu delivery takes nowadays?


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Genuine question about Whatsapp in Qatar

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Why are WhatsApp calls banned Qatar?

In china for example they ban it but they have an alternative to use that allows you to make calls and text etc..

But then almost every single person in the country uses WhatsApp for texting communications, business or personal.. yet calls are forbidden even inside of the country

The international community here is like 85% of the population so people are constantly communicating with people abroad

Why isn’t there some alternative (that’s actually usuable, botim is very bad) something that’s made in qatar (or for the entire GCC area) that people can use to communicate

Anyways im not complaining, i found ways around this but i just want to have a conversation about this I’m genuinely curious


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Update GTA 6 PS5 Pre Order

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Y’all GTA 6 ultimate edition can cost you QAR 290 compared to 364 qar if you make a new psn account for USA region and use the postal address 97301 for tax free state and buy a $100 gift card coupon for 290 qar via snoonu as it is 23% discounted


r/qatar • • 15h ago

Question Hotel Apartment Style Recos in West Bay?

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Hi guys, I previously stayed in Marriott Executive Apartments and it was great!

I realized that I just needed to have a microwave and washer/dryer to live comfortably haha

What was your experience with Hotels in West Bay?

I'll be visiting Qatar again so I appreciate it!


r/qatar • • 13h ago

Question Arabic food suggestion

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I am looking for affordable Arabic food options for 8 people here in Qatar where there is nice sitting arrangements. Thanks


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Why is the HMC getting worse?

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I have been here over a decade. I know people used to complain. But I never faced such issues. But recently my experiences rapidly converging on the inefficiency and waste and idleness that I see in other government orgs!

I also heard that the government appointed capable guy over a year ago to get the system streamlined and fixed. So far nothing. Except for a few thousand getting fired. But why are there too many people still chit-chatting and walking around without work?

Why is there a dedicated guy who is rarely there to give you HMC cards in each center when the government said you don’t HMC card over a year ago?


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Question Private health insurance

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I need new individual health insurance and I had QLM. The amount of rejections and problems I have had with them is insane. Please recommend me other insurance with good coverage.


r/qatar • • 14h ago

Question Ain khaled bikes

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Does anyone hear a very loud mini jeep mostly at night, i saw like 5 kids near regency driving one its very loud


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Request UPDA - University equivalency

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Hi all, I'm a Indian Expat working in qatar for 1 year now and I did my studies in india,when I tried to enroll for UPDA I was told to do equivalency of my university degree,I have completed equivalency of my high school cert, but I need help for my university equivalency,can anyone advise me on how to do it or where to ask if I want to get correct answer🙂.


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Discussion اللهم صل وسلم على سيدنا محمد

16 Upvotes

اللهم صل وسلم على سيدنا محمد


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Cheque signature

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I am planning to shift to Ezdan. Does Ezdan accept cash or bank transfer and return the monthly cheque. This is due to i face signature mismatch issue with bank before few times (i cannot do the exact same sign everytime). Due to this issue In my current house i give the rent by cash and collect the cheque from owner.


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Apple Service Centers in Doha?

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Hello,

Just trying to find an authorized apple service dealer to help with replacing my iPhone 14 pro's battery with a genuine part from Apple. I've looked at various websites, including Apple, and the authorized service centers listed there either are not answering or they say they do not do any repairs and to check other stores.

Please let me know if there are any stores that you personally know of that I can go to :)

Cheers!


r/qatar • • 2d ago

Random Throwback Thursday: Back when you could buy groceries, dinner, get a haircut, fill up your tank, and still have half the amount left.

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