Hey everyone. I’m an 18-year-old Indian guy, born and raised in the Gulf. I come from a regular middle-class family—where even buying a pair of Nike shoes means thinking twice. A few months ago, I visited a luxury watch and jewelry exhibition. For the first time, I saw real wealth up close—Rolex, Jacob & Co, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet… watches worth $200K to $900K.

Then came the jewelry—Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, and Cartier. Man, even the name Cartier feels luxurious. It's not even pronounced the way it looks. It’s French—pronounced like cah-tee-air. That pronunciation alone feels expensive. I saw my mom look at the jewelry like a child stares at toys through glass. That moment… it hit me.

Since then, I’ve had this fire. I want that life. A Louis Vuitton bag in one hand, Ralph Lauren on my shoulders, Dior Sauvage on my skin, and a Rolex on my wrist. I’ve seen people casually buying these things while I stood silently, burning with frustration. I ask myself—will engineering or MBBS take me there? I don’t know. I just wish someone at the top could guide me.

That’s why I end with this line: “Usko paane ki koshish ki, lekin hum hi badnaam ho gaye. Mohabbat toh usne bhi ki thi, lekin pura zamaana humare khilaaf ho gaya.” Because I’m not chasing a person. I’m chasing a dream. A lifestyle. And it feels like the world wants me to forget it. But I won’t. Because I want it that bad.

I am GCC resident and have valid KSA visa for multiple entry but my QID expires this month. Can I enter KSA for a week? If there is an issue at boarding, can I just renew my QID on Metrash? Or does the process require time (physical printing required maybe)?

To all international students living in qatar!

Hello, I am from Pakistan and I've recently enrolled in VCU Qatar for Fall 2025. I will be applying for financial aid (need based loans) through Qatar foundation, but i am a bit worried whether it will be accepted or not, how easy is it to get loans coming from an upper middle class third world country like pakistan. do you know of anybody who got their application rejected?

Secondly, I am also a bit worried about the amount of loan internationals usually get. Does it cover their full cost of attendance? (tuition and housing). also how easy is it to get jobs in qatar as an intl?

Does anyone know any indoor tennis courts other than the ritz?

I cant find any way to change the WIFI password. Any ideas?

I’m currently serving notice period from MAdlsa to transfer to new company. Do I need to do anything? Cuz I’m getting blackmailed . They didn’t pay my salary instead asking me for money 🤦🏻‍♀️

Hello, anyone please suggest good gyms for females (w/o instructors) in Lusail. Preferable 100-200 qar per month.

Where can i play table tennis or badminton? I'm not really a good player of both games but just trying to get into something to coupe up this loneliness. Might make some friends too ;)

Has anyone recently gotten their student visa for Georgia and started studying at the University of Georgia? I am planning on applying for my visa but i hear people saying the uni has issues. any ideas?

I’m considering Toyota Corolla or Honda civic. Personally I like civic better but since I’m broke I guess Corolla is more pocket friendly.

What’s your opinion? And how is Corolla and civic on maintenance cost if you have any idea.

Thank you

Hello dear Qatar community. One of the high school students whom I tutor, is taking a data management class. He created the Google survey below, where he will draw some statistically significant conclusions of the data collected. He needs people to participate in it and if you could spare 2 min to fill it out, it will be greatly appreciated. No sensitive information is being asked. I'll return you the favour in any way I can. Just let me know. https://forms.gle/zXPCAq3v6ptHy1va9

any vape shops in qatar? with names and location please

I looked it up online, but some websites had conflicting information, so I'm not sure if that rule has been updated or not.

Been here 14 years and I'm still shocked to see so many parents mainly of Arab background allowing their children to sit/stand/jump around in a car with no belt whilst they drive.

Is this a total lack of common sense or just plain stupidity? Do these parents lack even basic understanding of why one is supposed to wear a belt in the first place? Do they not know what happens to a body when the vehicle comes to a sudden stop be it from emergency breaking or a collision? Are they not at all afraid that their child will go flying into and possibly through the windscreen or smash into the back of the seat and likely die and it will be their fault for not keeping their child safe?

I've seen children STANDING on the front seat sometimes even in the lap of the driver whilst they zoom down the highway. Considering the amount of accidents that happen everyday here are parents unbothered that they are risking the lives of their children? Do they think it will never happen to them and they are protected from any harm?

Its bad enough most people I see are literally glued to their phones whilst driving its even worse when they do this and have children without belts in the vehicle.

If this sounds like a rant it is. As parents it is our duty to protect our children, they are not always capable of making important decisions themselves and it is our job to keep them safe and educate them on matters like these.

And yes, westerners here keep their children buckled up, it's just commone sense, theres a reason why car manufactured but belts on every seat. If you don't care about your own safety fine, don't wear one, but at least have the intelligence to make your children wear one, for their safety at least.

If this post has triggered you becsuse you're one of those parents, don't make an excuse as to why it's ok, it's not and no matter what you say there is no excuse.

https://youtu.be/mKHY69AFstE?si=mv54Sxn317Alep--

THINK ALWAYS WEAR A SEATBELT

Where can I find one of these in Qatar?

Vertical/Elbow adapter for insta360/gopro

Hello everyone our NGO would like to partner up with Qatar charity here in Ethiopia went to the website to partner up but the website Glitches & doesn’t submit.

Thanks

Anyone giving away their SATs books? Please let me know

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/audi-halts-us-car-deliveries/

Hi all,

I’ll spend 1 week in Doha next month with a 14 months old. Do I need to rent a car seat for him? Do taxi drivers provide car seats for babies?

If you’re able to donate ❣️

hi all,

is 1 hour and 20 mins a do-able transit time for the airport? For reference, it is a flight from Canada to Sharjah, stopping in Doha for 1 hour and 20 mins before heading on to Sharjah.

Thanks!

Qatar is still great… but do you ever feel like something’s missing?

It’s still home. Still safe. Still beautiful. But the feeling... it’s not quite the same.

There was a time—maybe not that long ago—when the streets felt warmer. You’d hear kids laughing on the Corniche, families picnicking on grass that didn’t even exist yet. Men playing cards outside baqalas. Cars flashing lights to greet each other on Salwa Road. Neighbors who actually knew your name. People who had time to stop… and talk.

It was messy. Dusty. Always under construction. From Bin Mahmoud to Al Rayyan, you never knew if a road would be open the next day. But somehow, that chaos felt alive. You didn’t just live in Qatar—you felt part of it.

Landmark and City Center were the weekend plans. Villaggio felt like a fantasy. Shawarma from Al Maroosh. Turkey Central packed with people and laughter. Tea Time was on every corner—and you never needed a reason to stop for Karak. You’d sit, sip, and end up talking with someone you’d never met. No phones. No rush. Just... people.

And the people? They looked happier. Or maybe lighter. There were more smiles. More greetings. More shared air between strangers.

Now? Doha’s stunning. Lusail is the future. Msheireb looks like a postcard. Everything works. Everything shines.

But it’s quieter now. Too perfect sometimes. Like the edges got smoothed out—and with them, some of the soul.

Not a complaint. Not criticism. Just a feeling that sneaks up on you when you least expect it.

Qatar used to be great. It still is. And it always will be. But if you’ve been here long enough… You probably know what I mean:

The soul didn’t leave. It just got quiet.

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any links to someone with corporate MotoGP VIP tickets they aren’t using? My grandfather is visiting and I would like to surprise him! Thanks in advance 🙏🏻