r/qatar • • 1h ago

Looking for basketball court

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hey where can I find free open to the public outdoor/indoor basketball courts? thanks


r/qatar • • 2h ago

Question Please recommend me a good restaurant

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Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well. I’m looking for restaurant recommendations for a coworker who’s like a big brother to me. He went through a tough divorce but recently remarried, and their first anniversary is on November 6th. Since he’s from Kerala and asked for no gifts, I’d love to treat them to a nice, romantic dinner on a budget. Any ideas?


r/qatar • • 2h ago

Question Car Rent

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Does anyone know of a Car rental company that has reasonable prices and full insurance coverage?

i will need a car for 9 days next month and checking the options.

don't like the ones that provide only 3rd party insurance, you never know


r/qatar • • 2h ago

Question Is it true that an employee in Qatar cannot change sponsorship before completing 1 year?

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Hi everyone,
I’m dealing with a sponsorship-transfer situation and would appreciate your experience/opinions.
A candidate we want to hire has been in Qatar for less than one year, and His current sponsor is saying that he cannot transfer sponsorship to another company because he has not completed one year with them, claiming this is “as per labour law.”

Is this true? If yes can you share any article about this? Thank you


r/qatar • • 3h ago

Question General Dentist QCHP doubts!!

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Hii, can anyone guide me on where to learn from for the QCHP/ DHP General Dentist Prometric Examination? Id be really grateful if you could kindly share any materials you’d have, with me. I’m planning to give the exam in Dec, any tips on which areas to focus on??


r/qatar • • 4h ago

Question Weekly Recreational Football

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I am 29M searching for a group that plays football every week.

I am mid at football especially since I have gained weight, my mind knows what to do but my body cannot perform it. I want this to be an opportunity to get back at the sport and lose weight at the same time.

I am currently hitting the gym and taking part in other sports but want to get back to football as well.

I originally played on the wing, I currently play CB or CAM (playmaker).


r/qatar • • 4h ago

Question QID black signature

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Hello, the signature on my QID came out as a solid black rectangle. Will this be an issue if i try to open a bank account ?


r/qatar • • 6h ago

Question Advice needed => apartment hunting!

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wanted to know what the general way is to go about apartment hunting here? any websites u recommend? red flags to look out for etc etc


r/qatar • • 9h ago

Question Anyone travelling back from Japan?

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I have a small favor to bring a specific item which I can't find anywhere else, willing to pay you for the cost of the item + additional 50


r/qatar • • 14h ago

Discussion I found a robotaxi in front of my school which just halted for a few secs even tho there isnt any obstacles

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One time when i was in school, i saw a robotaxi going to the road at steady speed and suddently it just stopped like there is an invisible cat infront of it and waiting it to past . It was damn funny seeing this.


r/qatar • • 16h ago

Question Anyone that was able to get a drivers license at 17 recently?, if so how, planning on trying to do that, but unsure if its possible in the first place as of now.

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Title is pretty self explanatory, thanks in advance for any responses!


r/qatar • • 16h ago

Discussion But.. whyyy? 🥹

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One of the reasons why I go to souq waqif is to eat your Kunafa. 🥺❤️ Definitely my favorite spot in Souq!! 🥹


r/qatar • • 19h ago

Question Where is the best All You Can Eat Buffet in Qatar?

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Best buffet?


r/qatar • • 20h ago

Meme Funny how they usually approve similar games but GTA is an instant ban

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50 Upvotes

r/qatar • • 22h ago

Question Can I buy a race-day-only ticket for the Qatar GP instead of a 3-day or Friday ticket?

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Hi everyone.

I’m planning to attend the Qatar GP and wanted to know if it’s possible to buy a race-day-only ticket for Sunday instead of a 3-day ticket or a Friday-only ticket.

I’m mainly interested in watching the main race on Sunday. I can't find any Sunday-only tickets, or do I have to purchase a 3-day ticket?

If anyone has attended the Qatar GP before, I’d appreciate your advice. Thanks!


r/qatar • • 23h ago

Question al anees online store

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any one ordered iphone from al anees online store? is it trusted to buy from online store?


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Information Visa on arrival or tourist visa for Pakistani Nationals

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Hi everyone,

Do any of you have any details about getting tourist or visa on arrival for Pakistani national? I have been to the immigration offices but they have informed the Pakistani nationals are not permitted to have tourism or visit visa for some time.

I would appreciate if any of u could guide me to the right way to get it possible. I intend to invite my relative on an urgent basis


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Request Paralyzed cat needs help

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Please can we help this paralyzed cat? The man who posted about her has no job and unfortunately this bill is also beyond my means. The clinic agreed to give a 20% discount but needs half the payment to do the urgent surgery for her hip. I did the x-rays at royal vet. Delays would mean that it incorrectly heals and injure her organs and be fatal 😿 The clinic's Fawran CR is 35883. Please share the transfer confirmation if you do help so we can follow up with the clinic 🙏🏻 (invoice and x-rays are in the comments) Thank you 💐


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Giving birth in Qatar with different names on my passport and QID — will this affect my baby’s documents?

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Hi everyone! I’m an expat currently pregnant and expecting to give birth in Qatar in January.

I got married in 2025 and renewed my passport using my married name. However, my QID still shows my single/maiden name. I’m planning to apply for the name change, but I’m worried it might not be completed before I give birth.

Has anyone experienced this situation? I’d appreciate any advice on the following:

  1. ⁠Which name was written on the baby’s Qatar birth certificate—the name on your passport or your QID?
  2. ⁠Did the different names cause any issues or delays with the Report of Birth/Birth Certificate, baby’s passport, or Qatar residency/QID?
  3. ⁠Were your old passport and marriage certificate enough to explain the difference, or were additional documents required?
  4. ⁠If your QID name change was still in progress, were you able to proceed with your baby’s documents?

I’ll also check with the hospital, our Embassy and MOI, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar. Thank you!


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Prices

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Am I broke or is everything expensive nowadays.
When did salt come to 6 riyal.
6 riyals????? I was about to call MOCI.


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question where is media room 1 - lusail international circuit located?

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hi! would like to know where is exactly media room 1 - lusail international circuit located if coming from the metro lusail station? for moto gp training on nov 1. thank you in advance!


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Rant Motorcycle noise running 150km/h at 2am at Lusail

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Last night I couldn’t sleep because of motorcycles running back and forth in front of my house woth extreme speeds (its 150km+) i believe because this stretch of highway doesn’t have radar cameras, is there a way to report them or call the cops or anything next time this happens?
I literally couldn’t sleep without ear plugs because i kept waking up suddenly.
Thank you


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Rant Pizza hut how dare you.

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98 Upvotes

at this point, make the lasagna thinner than my finger. every year somehow it keeps getting smaller


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Discussion If you met your SO from Qatar- How did you meet and what clicked?

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For me it was the same Thursday vibe, the Karak appreciation for cars etc that immediately sent signals that once we’re done with school this is the person that I’m gonna live with.


r/qatar • • 1d ago

Question Anyone using CBQ Titanium Mastercard or Diners Club for airport lounge access? Outside QATAR

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Hi guys,

I have both CBQ Titanium Mastercard and Diners Club credit cards.

My Mastercard Travel Pass app shows 6 free lounge visits, but Sharjah Airport (SHJ) isn't listed.

Has anyone used either of these cards for free lounge access, especially at Sharjah Airport?

Or are the complimentary lounge visits only available at Hamad International Airport in Qatar?

Would appreciate any advice from anyone who has used these cards.

Thanks!