r/qatar 10h ago

Megathread MEGATHREAD // DAY 140

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Hello everyone,

As regional tensions continue, it is understandable that many people may feel concerned or uneasy. We ask everyone to remain calm and rely only on official announcements and verified information from authorities. Please avoid sharing rumors, speculation, or unconfirmed reports, as this can create unnecessary panic and confusion.

The moderation team is actively working to keep the subreddit safe, organized, and informative for everyone. We are monitoring posts and comments closely, removing content that spreads misinformation, panic, or unsafe details. Our goal is to make sure discussions remain helpful, respectful, and based on reliable information.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation. By staying calm, following the rules, and relying on trusted sources, we can help keep the community safe and the subreddit running smoothly for everyone...

For everyone’s safety, please be responsible with what you post online:

Do not share sensitive media

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Do not share or identify locations

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Do not speculate

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  • Unverified information spreads panic and confusion.

Protect people’s safety and privacy

  • Do not ask about the whereabouts of individuals during incidents or evacuations.
  • Do not discuss movements or locations of evacuated people.
  • Sharing or requesting this type of information can put people in real danger.

Be cautious with private messages

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  • Some individuals or organizations may attempt to gather sensitive information through private conversations.
  • Keep discussions in public threads where the community and moderators can monitor them.

Support the community

  • If someone is feeling anxious, encourage them to stay calm and follow official sources.
  • Avoid amplifying fear or panic.
  • Continue normal routines where possible and avoid unnecessary travel unless authorities advise otherwise.

Emergency guidance

  • If evacuation procedures are announced in the future, follow official instructions.
  • Do not share or request sensitive operational details.
  • If you believe official instructions apply to you, contact 999 for guidance.

Moderator Note | Emergency Safety Rule

r/qatar now enforces the Emergency Safety Rule. During sensitive situations:

Due to current regional tensions, do not post or share unverified information, rumors, or speculation about security incidents. Do not ask for, hint at, or share locations related to missile interceptions, attacks, military activity, emergency responses, or sensitive infrastructure.

Do not ask other users about locations, areas, buildings, or directions connected to incidents. Requests like these can endanger people and expose sensitive information.

Photos, videos, live updates, or descriptions that could reveal locations are strictly prohibited. Do not attempt to gather such information through comments or private messages.

Rely only on official announcements and verified sources. Violations will result in content removal and may lead to temporary or permanent bans.

These rules exist to prevent panic and to ensure that no information shared here can endanger people.

Emergency Recourses:

Emergency services:

  • Police, Fire and Ambulance: 999
  • Emergency services for the deaf: 992
  • Hamad Medical Corporation: 4439 4444
  • Nesma’ak (Hamad Medical Corporation): 16060
  • Unified medical health: 16000
  • Water and electricity emergency (Kahramaa): 991
  • Ministry of Interior Headquarters: 2366666
  • Passports & Expatriates Affairs: 4489 0333
  • Hamad International Airport: 40106666

Foreign Embassies in Qatar

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (For Qataris Abroad)

+974 40111000

+974 40111140

+974 40111104

Emergency Government Updates:

Official News Sources

Radio Frequencies:

  • Qatar Radio: 104.0 FM / 96.0 FM / 90.8 FM | 675 AM
  • Al Jazeera Arabic: 102.6 FM
  • Al Jazeera English: 101.7 FM
  • Al Araby TV: 96.6 FM

r/qatar 16d ago

Mod announcement Join r/qatar Community on DISCORD!

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r/Qatar community official Discord server.

If you want a place to chat with other members, talk about life in Qatar, share news, ask questions, or just hang out with the community in real time, come join us.

Everyone from the subreddit is welcome.

Join here: https://discord.gg/yJz2BkeHef


r/qatar 7h ago

Random Everyone loves flowers that last forever here

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🌸Made these beautiful flowers


r/qatar 4h ago

Request Scammed my mother

12 Upvotes

Hi everyone , I am an Arab expat female working in Doha and supporting my elderly parents. I need a serious advice. A new acquaintance of my distant family visited my home and bonded with my elderly mother. He said he has money outside and needed short term loan , he created urgency so my mother gave him her debit card , he even took gold items and asked her to open new phone lines. My mother didn’t share the details out of shame. Please guide me where to go , she has Recieved phone bills for 3 VIP line over the 10k . The gold value is 30K. The guy was smart so he didn’t leave any evidence in WhatsApp. This guy is of my same nationality and I am so angry of this behavior . I want to be ensure he doesn’t do this to anyone and also get my money. He used my mother and abused her kindness .


r/qatar 23h ago

Discussion I Wanted Doha To Feel Like A Netflix Movie 😂

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281 Upvotes

just waiting for netflix to call 😭


r/qatar 2h ago

Discussion Best karak?

5 Upvotes

Whats the best karak you ever had ill go first tasty tea i prefer it over tea time


r/qatar 1h ago

Information Suggestion about a job opportunity in Qatar

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Hi, I recieved a job opportunity in Qatar as a Barista with 1550 riyal + accommodation, transport and Insurance

Im in Tunisia and I need to pat 5k riyal to get the contract with an Hr agency in Tunisia

Is it worthing to start with or I should come with a touriste visa and look myself ?
How much Barista salary avrg there and they give résidence ?

Please give me your suggestion


r/qatar 19h ago

Random People with glasses how are you doing in this humidity?😭

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78 Upvotes

r/qatar 4h ago

Question What is the common smell of Qataris in their thobe

4 Upvotes

Hello everyone, i really want to know what is the common smell of the qatari in their thobe that the majority of qataris using it? I know its oud and bukhoor or french perfume But what is the specific name or brand that they’re using? Please if someone can tell me the perfume/oud brand.
Thanks a lot


r/qatar 2h ago

Question Kayaking is it safe?

3 Upvotes

Hi I’m a solo woman, going kayaking to Al Khor with one of the these travel companies, is it safe?


r/qatar 1h ago

Question The Odyssey on IMAX.

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Is it worth the Price?

Which Cinema you recommend?


r/qatar 22h ago

Meme Humidity level in doha

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86 Upvotes

r/qatar 8h ago

Question Sim racing community?

5 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I just got into sim racing and i was wondering if there any communities or discord servers for fellow sim racers in Qatar (or GCC) I’m on PC and have been lately playing LMU.


r/qatar 3m ago

Question Hi does anyone know if Shakespeare restaurant is still open in Dar al Salam mall?

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Tried calling but no one answered


r/qatar 7h ago

Question Registering a Company

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Hey guys! So recently I registered a company in Qatar (self sponsored) through an agent. Reason being to be able to collect payments for the online work because I was hoping that by registering a company in the middle east it'll give me access to payment gateways like Qpay etc etc

Overtime I've faced a lot of challenges such as getting a company address and a home address for QID renewal and bank account. I don't live in Qatar atm and don't intend to till I figure this out, I was wondering if any expat has done the same and if so how did you overcome this challenge?

Secondly, what other business opportunities are there in Qatar at the moment? Business that generate average income and are easy to setup and run.

TIA


r/qatar 22m ago

Question Where can i get this?

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Is this available here? If yes where can i get them?


r/qatar 23h ago

Discussion Always love shooting 🎥 MIA Park

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51 Upvotes

Spent the evening filming at MIA Park in Doha. It’s one of those places that never gets old especially around golden hour when the skyline, sea, and light all come together.


r/qatar 6h ago

Question Business Account- WhatsApp login attempts

2 Upvotes

Creating this post just to check how many of us are vodafone number- business whatsapp users, and are facing multiple login attempts,

Another trouble- while signing in, my whatsapp business number shows that the number is already activated on whatsapp messenger.


r/qatar 3h ago

Question Driving Schools

1 Upvotes

I am looking for a good driving school that has a good reputation with pick up and drop off service under under 3000-3500 QAR
What do you recommend?


r/qatar 3h ago

Information Looking for a basketball court

1 Upvotes

I’ve recently moved to oqba ibn nafie next to the metro station , is there any basketball courts nearby where you can got some shot up ? Or if anyone knows a pick up games going on pleas hit me up 🤙🏽


r/qatar 7h ago

Looking for Looking for a language exchange 🇶🇦🇹🇷

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Salam folks! I'm a Turkish grad student here in Qatar. I'm fluent in formal Arabic and I'd really love to learn the Qatari dialect 😊 If there are any local ladies who'd be willing to help me practice, I'd really appreciate it. In return, I'd be happy to teach you Turkish 💖


r/qatar 3h ago

Question Personal trainer doha

1 Upvotes

I’ve been searching around online to no avail, does anyone know any good male personal trainers in Doha? Preferably experienced with qualifications and can visit personal gym?


r/qatar 4h ago

Question Question for Qataris Male: What do you usually ask your barber for?

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Salam everyone,
I’m curious—what do Qataris usually ask for when getting a haircut?
Is there a common haircut or style that’s popular? What do you normally tell your barber?
I’d love to hear what your go-to haircut is and the exact words you use at the barbershop.
Shukran!


r/qatar 15h ago

Question What's the coffee culture like in Qatar/Doha ?

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Is there a strong independent cafe scene in Doha, or is it mostly dominated by international chains ? How do people feel about the quality and diversity of coffee shops there?

As I currently live in Melbourne, coffee here is a big thing and I would like to know how it is in Doha to compare if some people have experienced both or with other cities. Would love to hear from anyone based there or who's spent time in the city.


r/qatar 1d ago

Question How Beneficial/Helpful 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar?

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59 Upvotes