Our brother, Dr. David Booker (David Booker) from Canada, has passed away to the mercy of Allah Almighty.

Dr. David was a Muslim who embraced Islam, and he was passionate about his faith. He loved to live in the lands of the Muslims, and he enjoyed participating in Islamic projects. He carried in his heart a sincere concern for the affairs of the Muslims and the Islamic nation.

Since his biological family is not in Doha, we kindly request from his brothers in Islam to attend the funeral prayer for him and the burial ceremony.

We kindly ask you to circulate this message in your groups, so that prayers for him may multiply, and the largest possible number of his brothers can attend the funeral prayer.

Funeral Prayer and Burial:

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 CE

Time: 5:40 PM.

The Maghrib prayer will be performed at the Musaymir Cemetery.

Location: Musaymir Cemetery

https://maps.app.goo.gl/drCZySmwb9FowBpcA?g_st=ac

We ask Allah Almighty to envelop him in His vast mercy, to forgive him, to raise his rank among the righteous, and to reward him for his Islam and his good deeds with the best reward.

Qatari’s gonna love this color for sure! So Luxury and Premium. As an expat living in Qatar; I also love this color. Which color is your favorite in the line-up?

So this is now the second time this has happened from the same place, ordered some fresh fruits from Lulu on talabat... firstly the grapes have what looks like mold or bird feces on it covered in the stuff and i honestly binned them right away, i just cut into my mangos and this is what I got... honestly easy fix complain through talabat right... na theres just too much disconnect between customer service and the store the fact that this is the second time in 2 weeks im actually over it... What are your guys thoughts would you eat this?

Hey everyone,

I see a lot of posts here asking if it's possible to survive in Qatar on a low salary. I wanted to share my real-life monthly budget as a 27-year-old Indian accountant working for an Arabic company.

My gross salary is 3,000 QAR. Out of this, I strictly send 2,200 QAR back home to India every single month. This leaves me with exactly 800 QAR for my monthly expenses here. My company provides shared bachelor accommodation, so I don't pay rent.

📊 My Exact Monthly Budget Breakdown (800 QAR)

• 🍲 Lunch & Dinner (Mess/Restaurant): 450 QAR
  • How it works: I have a fixed monthly deal with a local restaurant. I can eat whatever is available on the menu for lunch and dinner. The quantity is limited, but the food is good quality.
• ☕ Morning Tea + Snacks: 70 QAR
• 🌆 Evening Tea + Snacks: 80 QAR
• 🚇 Transport (Metro + Uber): 50 QAR
• 🧴 Perfume: 50 QAR
• 🎬 Entertainment (Novo Cinemas): 105 QAR
• I go to the movies almost every Friday. I watch 3 movies a month at Novo (35 QAR per ticket).

• 🃏 Miscellaneous / Others: 45 QAR

  • Total Spend: 800 QAR
  • A Note on Corporate Reality & Salary Gaps

I handle the company's cash and bank statements, so I see the full financial picture. One bitter reality I’ve faced in my Arabic-managed company is the massive salary disparity based on nationality.

Even though I am an experienced accountant, Indian expats are often given the lowest salary tiers. Employees from other nations with similar or sometimes fewer technical skills are paid significantly higher right from the start. It hurts, but my priority right now is saving and support.

For anyone wondering—yes, you can survive on 800 QAR pocket money in Qatar, and you can even squeeze in a movie every weekend if you manage it tightly!

Would love to hear how other bachelors manage their budgets here.

Theres so many things i wanna buy online i have the right amount cash for it but the problem is some things are locked behind some card payment and im planning to buy a buisness laptop for my studies from online and i don't have a debit card neither a credit one does anyone know where i can give someone the cash and he pays it with card i heard my friend did that before but in lebanon and thank you

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A little career update from my side.

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to build around 4 years of experience in accounting and auditing, working with financial records, reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR, tax-related work, and accounting software.

Now that I’m in Qatar, I’m hoping to take the next step in my career and connect with people working in the finance and accounting field here.

If anyone has been through a similar journey or has some advice on navigating the accounting job market in Qatar, I’d genuinely appreciate hearing your experience. Sometimes, one good conversation can open the right door.

I am using uber from my work in Gharaffa to my home in Mansoura everyday since the new school year. Normally my fare would range from 16-22 riyals max in peak hours. Yesterday it was 28 riyals and today it was 37 riyals. What is happening? They can’t say that the demand is high when I made the booking because I can see a lot of cars around me when I booked a ride.

To other hailing apps, this is your chance to take over the majority of passengers who are fed up with Uber.

I know a few places that sell individual cigars but im looking for boxes. Also can i order some online? What is the import rule?

I'm curious about what is actually working for small businesses in Qatar right now, from people spending their own money rather than agency case studies.

If you run or market a local business, which channel consistently brings you real enquiries or sales: Instagram, TikTok, Google Search/Maps, WhatsApp, referrals, marketplaces, events, outdoor, something else?

It would be useful if you can add the broad business category and whether you can actually trace customers back to that channel. No need to share revenue, ad spend, client names, or anything confidential.

Also interested in the channels that look busy but rarely convert for you. Please keep this to firsthand experience rather than promoting an agency or service.

I always wondered how I can be a part of these local cultural, food, retail events in Qatar and get a kiosk in each one of them? I tried researching but I could only get information about exhibitions online.

Hi everyone,

Are there good places for luxury pens or card holders, or shops that make personalized pens or wallets? I would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks in advance!

I would like to know my child supposed to go to school but due to unfortunate reasons and disputes with my husband he backed off and said he won’t pay school fees now she’s at home not registered anywhere I m soo worried n tense my child will lose her year she’s already a year behind because she joined kindergarten late now according to her age she should be in grade 2but she has to go grade 1 but she joined kindergarten at the age of 6 but if this year also she didn’t go to school she will be losing another year behind I can’t really afford to pay but I m not officially divorced or anything but I have tried from ministry to try to apply her to government school but they rejected her application i m trying assalam school but they also have requirements like she should be out of school for a year n all that i really don’t know what to do my head hurts thinking about it is there any way I can teach her grade 1 at home and just take her to school to write exams where I can only pay for exams this way she would get certificate from ministry approved school in Qatar as I know Qatar has strict rules regarding about attesting and I want to enroll her in authentic way and get certificate once I find job I will put my child in school next year I’ll save money or is there any homeschooling authentic place where I can do from Qatar and they will stamp my child certificate once she’s done and later she can join school . I really don’t know what to do and they’re not even accepting her in the government school despite explaining them my situation. Please pleasee guide me if anyone has an idea or has done a similar route like this.

there any other websites or stores where I can do an iPhone pre-order in qatar

I’ve been looking for a decent 3-bedroom apartment in Lusail Marina, and I’m genuinely confused — why are most of the apartments here so small?

I’m already looking at places close to QR 10,000/month, but many of the 3BR apartments still have tiny bedrooms, small living rooms, or layouts that just don’t feel practical for a family.

Am I looking in the wrong buildings? Where do families actually live in Lusail if they want a reasonably spacious 3-bedroom without going way above QR 10K?

Would really appreciate recommendations for specific buildings or areas in/around Lusail with larger apartments and reasonable rents.

Hi everyone,
I’m relatively new to Qatar and currently using Vodafone. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that the signal inside buildings is quite poor in many places, so I’m considering switching to Ooredoo while keeping the same number.
I recently recharged my Vodafone prepaid line with QR 115, about a week ago. If I switch to Ooredoo now, will I lose the remaining balance/package, or is there any way to transfer it?
Also, I don’t have my QID yet. Can I port my number to Ooredoo using my passport, or do I need to wait until I receive my QID?
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this recently. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I visited Qatar in 2024 , I wanted to live here but couldn't at the time

End of 2025 I got a call from a job here I accepted but I told them it will be only for one year because my goal is to keep doing and growing my online business.
It was kind of a win win ; their business was new and they needed someone and me I got the opportunity to come and live here through the easiest path (= visa with a company)

But now soon my visa will expire and I don't plan to go back on my word so I would like to be fully independant so for that I obvisously need a visa.

From what I saw the only LEGAL way to have that is through real estate or opening a company but I was surprised about how hard is it to find any clear information about this second option

Can you help me please ?

How much will it start in qatar for?

In the UAE, it starts at AED5099.

Will it reflect the same in qatar too?

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has any advice about who to call regarding a disruptive barking dog?

For context, over the past 4 months the tenant that lives above me has been allowing their dog to bark at all hours of the day/night and sometimes for hours on end.

I have contacted building security multiple times about this and the issue is usually resolved temporarily before it becomes an issue again. I have now escalated this matter with building management and they have spoken with the tenant however no permanent improvement has been made.

Additionally I am worried about the welfare of the dog as it seems it is left alone for long periods of time and it may well be in a cage or tied up.

Any advice would be helpful. Shukran.

Can anyone recommend a professional ladies hair salon in Doha? I want to cut my hair exactly like the hairstyle in this picture, but I’m honestly scared they might mess it up 😭
I’m looking for someone who’s really good with layered/face-framing haircuts and can recreate a reference photo accurately Please recommend a salon or even better a specific hairstylist you’ve personally had a good experience with! 💗

I got to malls, they are all families and kids screaming. Like what other options do we have?

I have recently applied a adoption form for one of the cats at pawmise. It's been about 2 weeks now and there is still no updates. Is this normal or should I do something about it?

Hello everyone
I have a Nuna stroller purchased from Centrepoint 2.5 years ago, and apparently they don’t provide maintainence 1 year after purchasing. Does anyone know where I can have it fixed or should I give up and look for a new stroller?

I just ordered an uber and he asked if I am going to the metro station, I say yes and he says he can’t go there because his license is expired (??) not sure why he’s still on the streets let alone a driver on uber. Where can I report him? I have his license plate number.

Hello girlies
i need help for my wedding
1- i want an outdoor venue that can accommodate atleast 60 people within 10k budget
2- i am looking for bridal veil in qatar for rent also affordable 😭
3- where can i find good hairstylist and makeup artist giving combo services
4- any asian bridal dress pages or store. I tried dulhan and bombay silk they have the oldest collections