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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 13:02
What subject are you interested in? Most of these libraries will require you to be a resident here in Qatar/have a Qatari ID and will charge a refundable deposit fee to become a library patron. If you don't wish to pay the fee you can always just sit in the libraries and read. The Museum of Islamic Art also has a library and a great section for reading/studying. Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar: Biological Sciences Business Administration Computational Biology Computer Science Information Systems Georgetown University American Studies Arab & Regional Studies Culture Economics Politics Texas A&M University at Qatar Engineering Liberal Arts Sciences VCUQatar Design Fine Arts Liberal Arts Sciences Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar Medical Sciences
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 09:13
Stumbled upon a facebook group that goes kayaking and snorkeling. Very happy! "entalek" is the name if interested.
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 12:13
Has anyone come across a place that might have cabinets/shelves to hold 500+ DVDs? Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 12:57
Contact Oxford Learning Center. They have two locations near airport and Landmark. You don't have to have certification to teach there, it's fun and pays well :) qatar at oxfordlearning dot com
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 09:49
I was also told to go to Hamad by a doctor at Al-Ahli.. haven't started the process though
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 09:46
It's important to take into account their requirements for getting loans if you plan on getting one. QNB was the only bank I found that did not demand a letter from my employer stating that they would hand over my last month's salary to them to cover the loan in the event of my termination. I like QNB and have had no problems.. besides the tellers not being able to do much! If you want to know your balance after depositing at a teller you then have to go to customer service to find out..
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 09:46
Also, Joos, when you say they are partners with Qatar airways what do you mean? I am using up some airmiles from Star Alliance with United but I can't see that QA is part of this group...unless United are partners with several award groups maybe? Under "[url=http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/marketing/custcomm/promotions/Pages/AirlinePartners.aspx?SID=EB6C9EEB6DF04D52B2EB68ED41541F4B'>Other Worldwide Partners[/url'>"
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 15:04
malaz, I know where you are coming from. I am 24 and have been here for over a year now. I do miss home and its drama.. but surely you can find the same in Qatar. It seems like you haven't settled yet here or found a solid group of people. I myself work two jobs, 10 hour days between the two and just don't have the energy to "live" much most days, so I do end up questioning if it's worth it. There are tons of events here in Doha, but unfortunately they aren't well advertised and if you don't find out by word of mouth, you probably would never know about most of them! Living here is really what you make of it. You have to put out effort to meet people and do things. Family life and experiences, however, cannot be replaced, and that is the biggest issue for me here.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 13:51
Qatar Foundation does have their own compound (Qatar Foundation Complex) in addition to others. This one is very close to QF itself. They do allow pets and there are lots of families. My coworkers who live there are happy.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 09:23
With you, Rachel. Much prefer the QA direct flight.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 08:57
They are partners with Qatar Airways.. love getting miles from both airlines at the same time!
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 11:28
Paid nothing and was absolutely satisfied with her services! Why pay when you don't have to..
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 11:37
I *believe* I have seen Dermological in Boots..
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 09:05
Has anyone had experience using a Qatari credit card outside of Qatar? Planning on going to the UK and wondering if I will be able to use it there without having to pay any extra fees?? I have the QNB Qatar Airways card.
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 09:03
My friends and I stand by El-Sagheer Salon in Sharq Village. Ask for Mahmoud. All of the hairdressers are men there
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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 19:57
There is also one along the main road behind Landmark (same side of the street as Landmark.. right hand side if you are coming from EC)
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 09:48
I have been looking for one as well.. I asked at the C4 in Landmark and they said they don't carry them.
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 12:59
Why wouldn't you just use direct deposit?
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 15:54
The stores with camping gear across from the Souq Waqif parking lot have sleeping bags. These are the stores right by the traffic light where the falcons are.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 13:17
If you go to bandar (where all the boats are next to the Museum of Islamic Art) you can just find them there and negotiate.. Unless you are looking for an actual buisiness. Went once and after having two Arab male friends negotiate, paid 200 QR for one hour each.. Halfway through two of us were stranded out in the water because we had run out of fuel. Fun fun fun.. :)
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 16:08
Apparently Olive Garden and Longhorn (<3), too http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-10-20/business/os-darden-restaurants-middle-east-20101019_1_darden-executives-darden-restaurants-longhorn-steakhouses
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 10:20
Also interested in hearing about the sushi buffets.. Sushi Minto (109QR), Sharq village, etc? <em>edited by joos on 26/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 10:09
Has anyone been to Oishi Sushi near/in Royal Plaza? Is it still open? Craving sushi and looking for reasonably priced options.. I guess it's fair to say hotels would be most expensive. Have an entertainer book but not sure if any places in it offer sushi
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 14:56
I am all for threading, have been doing it for years and usually do it myself at home. However, a few months ago here in Qatar my friend had an Indian woman come to her home for hair removal and I happened to be there, so I had her thread my eyebrows. They looked beautiful right after, but the next few days I couldn't move my eyebrows and was in pain.. large pimples had come up all where she had threaded despite her having cleaned the area before and after :-( So beware..
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:54
Wow.. I didn't even know there was supposed to be one. It is definitely not open, and not even being advertised as opening soon.. Sorry!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 17:16
Mahmoud @ Mohammed Elsagheer Salon in Sharq village.. loved him and I'm never happy with haircuts! Speaks little English though, but trust him!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:33
I already know that Qatar banks dont give loans or credit cards for the first year. Never heard of this.. I got a car loan after working for three months (they want to see three months of your salary statements) and they really tried to get me to have a credit card at the same time
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 11:23
Thanks for the information ladies! Much appreciated. I had no idea about this law! edited by joos on 15/02/2012 <em>edited by joos on 15/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 09:33
Didn't know you can check these things online: http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/english/eServices/index.html Also if you get reported, it has to be done the same day and they will call you within 24 hours
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 20:44
Oxford Learning Center is great for math tutors, close to Landmark (12 min drive from EC)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 09:55
Sephora in Landmark has dry shampoo, although at the moment they only have small cans. She showed me a larger one but said they were out.
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 15:09
Try Sephora.. I know they carry it in the US
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 07:24
Used 24 of them last night :)
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 07:23
Seems like everyone's things are in customs right now. Everything at our company has been there for a couple days now too.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:04
I've seen if it you want to delete it. Thanks!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 15:03
Shellac pedi @ Diva Lounge is 115 QR
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 10:09
I was browsing some hotel spa websites and found this on Ritz Carlton's Pre and Post Natal Maternity Massage 50 minutes - QR480 Designed for maximum comfort pre and post your expectant months. This massage is not recommended for individuals in their first trimester of pregnancy.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 22:30
The one I saw is right where the falcon shops are.. right on the street that you go on to pull into the main parking lot, same street that the small white mosque is on. You don't need to go inside the complex as it's right on the street. Hope that helps and that they have what you need!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 13:50
If you know where the falcon stores are in Souq Waqif, there are places with camping equipment nextdoor/between the places with falcons.
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 20:04
The Merweb hotel's Tiffany's restaurant has amazing steaks. Definitely recommended.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 15:42
Went back to Dr. Sarah's again today to get my filling fixed (673 QR) and for wisdom teeth xrays (460 QR). Filling repair was fine, no pain at all. I'm happy with Dr. Zareena in that regard. After I had the xrays done, we went back into the room and she immediately started talking about when I was going to make the appointment to have my teeth pulled. Umm... shouldn't we talk about this first??! Wait, so I DO have to get all four pulled? I asked and she went back to talking about the appointments. I asked again for the reason why I should have them taken out (All of my teeth are perfectly straight so there was nothing obvious to me in the xray). I was never given a straight answer and left completely unconvinced. I will not be going back there and needless to say I didn't make an appointment with the oral surgeon.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 09:24
Once you set up your Aramex account (you can do it in Qatar at any Aramex office for 164 QR (as of Nov '11)) you are given three mailboxes: one in the US, one in the UK and one in China. You can use these addresses to ship to, whether you buy something online or someone from home sends you a package. Once your item arrives to your mailbox, it gets forwarded on to your Qatar Aramex branch. You pay for place of departure to US/UK/China mailbox when you send/order the item. When it arrives at your Qatar Aramex branch (when you pick it up), you pay what it cost to send it from the US/UK/China mailbox to Qatar. From my US mailbox to Qatar for a 8.25 lb. package it cost 272 QR. Took three days to get from US mailbox to Qatar. Not cheap, but fast! I believe they asked for a copy of my passport when opening the account, but I doubt your nationality matters. <em>edited by joos on 03/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 20:23
Okaaayyy... did not know all of that..
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 12:44
I knew I had a broken filling and had been told by my dentist in the US that I needed to have my wisdom teeth removed. Will go back again on Thursday to have xrays done for the final word. I did feel pressure to get the flouride treatment though! I chose Dr. Sarah's because it is the only place covered both by AXA and BCBS, both which I have. That way if I exceed either limit I can use the second insurance. I have no complaints about the job Dr. Zareena did though. Keep in mind it was only my first visit.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 09:49
Hi there. Here is what I paid yesterday at Dr. Sarah's: Dental examination fee: 252.80 Super salt scale and polish: 368.00 Small digital radiograph: 68.00 (2x, one for each side of mouth) Flouride treatment: 202.40 (probably not necessary but I haven't been to the dentist in years so figured I'd get it..) Will update with more.. getting a filling repaired on Thurs and then wisdom teeth out later :-/ But no cavities!! edited by joos on 02/01/2012 <em>edited by joos on 02/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 22:54
I saw Dr. Zareena today and she was great! Really caring, always checked in to see if I was doing ok. Pricey, yes, but I'd rather not take the chance anywhere else for now
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 13:26
would love to know where all of these admin jobs are as I'm currently unemployed... :) Check postings on Texas A&M University Qatar's website.. the benefits are higher than the salary. Edit: or check with any of the universities under QF. <em>edited by joos on 19/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 21:48
Yama Yoga Studio has classes.. not sure if they do right now as special schedule for holidays, check their website. I go to their yoga classes 2x week. Amazing!yamayogastudios dot com ..near Villagio at the European family club <em>edited by joos on 14/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 21:53
You can see inside Carrefour now through the doors. Can't wait!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 19:39
I live in Zig Zag and while I don't have pets myself, I've seen three dogs around..
 
 
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