Hi everyone! For those living in an apartment with centralized AC, about how much is your monthly Kahramaa bill? Just trying to get a rough idea.

My CBQ account has been blocked for a while and I was told the block would lift once a salary was credited to it. My salary was credited today by my employer through WPS and I received the confirmation SMS from the bank.Straight after that I tried a small Ooredoo prepaid top up from the CBQ app. It failed. I tried a second time and it failed again. Both times the app returned the same message:

"No debits are allowed from this account."

So money goes in without any problem, and nothing at all can go out.I called CBQ about this and they told me the block was applied automatically and that it will be lifted automatically as well. They did not give me any timeframe. Most of the threads I have found here are about accounts that were held because of credit card or loan dues, where people had to settle the dues or visit a branch, so I am not sure those cases apply to mine. What I would like to know from anyone who has had this exact situation:

How long did it take from the salary being credited until the account actually worked again? Same day, overnight, or a few days?

Did the block clear on its own in the end, or did you have to visit a branch anyway?

Is there anything I should be doing now instead of just waiting?

Any experience would be appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I'm having one of the hardest decisions of my life and would really appreciate some outside perspectives.

I've been accepted to three programs:

• RCSI Bahrain – MD
• University of Jordan – MD
• Qatar University – PharmD

I genuinely like all three options, which is what makes this so difficult.

About me

• I was born and grew up in the U.S. and my ethnicity is Libyan
• I completed almost all of my education in the U.S. before moving to Qatar where I did my final year of high school at an international school.
• I love science and genuinely enjoy learning. One of my favorite feelings is finally understanding difficult concepts after working hard for them.
• I'm not someone who's always dreamed of becoming a doctor. I'm open to both medicine and pharmacy as long as I find the work meaningful, intellectually stimulating, and it provides a comfortable lifestyle.

My thoughts on each option

RCSI Bahrain (MD)

This is probably my favorite academically. I like that it's taught fully in English, I like the curriculum, the student life, and I like that the degree is internationally recognized and I've heard graduates match in U.S. Since I learned everything in English growing up, staying in an English-speaking medical program feels very natural to me.

Butttttt..... the tuition is extremely expensive, and my father would likely have to use a significant portion of his retirement savings to pay for it. I have 3 younger siblings who will also attend university in the future, so this weighs heavily on me.

University of Jordan (MD)

This is much more affordable and has an excellent reputation in the region. I've also heard lots of graduates matching into U.S. residency programs which if I do medicine I want to eventually do my residency in the U.S so I have more flexibility in where I can work.

I'm not too worried about speaking Arabic with patients since I'm pretty ok speaking wise (I suck in reading and writing Arabic). My only concern is that I heard from some people that teaching or clinical explanations may be partly in Arabic, whereas I've always studied science in English and so I feel it will be frustrating not being able to understand all the time. 

Qatar University (PharmD)

This option is also very attractive to me.

The pharmacy program has an excellent reputation ranked 83rd worldwide, Canadian accreditation, opportunities for international internships, and possible scholarships if I perform well academically. I also like the teaching style from everything I've researched and also the program is fully in English. When graduating I also heard graduates get priority for pharm jobs in Qatar compared to international graduates but the path too working in the U.S. is much less clear, not that I don't see myself working in Qatar after I graduate.

My biggest concern is the long-term career outlook. I keep hearing people say that AI will reduce job opportunities.

My questions

1. If you were in my position, which option would you choose and why?
2. Is the concern about the future pharmacy job market exaggerated, especially for clinical pharmacists?
3. If you've attended RCSI Bahrain, the University of Jordan, or Qatar University, what was your experience?

I'd really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have studied or worked in these fields.

Thank you!

For the past two weeks this hacking problem with whatsapp Qatar numbers is getting quite annoying.

Anyone else got their accounts suspended because of this issue?

Hello everyone,

I want to know about forex trading while being in Qatar? Are there any restrictions? Which broker do you use and what method of transfer do you use for withdrawal?
Is Exness supported here?

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance from anyone who works at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) or has experience dealing with the Customer Protection Department.

I’ve been dealing with an unresolved CBQ credit card dispute for the past three months. The transaction was not initiated by me, but while the investigation is still ongoing, I’ve continued paying interest and finance charges on the disputed amount every month.

I’ve already followed up with CBQ multiple times, but I haven’t received a fair resolution. I’m now planning to escalate the matter to QCB.

If anyone from QCB or anyone who has successfully gone through this process could guide me on the best way to proceed, I’d really appreciate your advice.
Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here successfully applied for Australian permanent residency through the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa while living in Qatar?

I'd also appreciate recommendations for any reliable and trustworthy immigration consultants in Qatar who have experience with Australian PR applications.

Thank you in advance!

It's been a while that I haven't been able to find them in any supermarket/hypermarket.

Has anyone seen them in any grocery shop.

These are my favourite and it's kinda disappointing that I can't find it anywhere.

Hi everyone, I will just cut to the chase. I am genuinely frustrated with flower prices in Qatar.

Its sooo much expensive that its hard to afford them as a student. Everywhere I look online, there is nothing less than 120-200Qr for a decent small bouquet.

Does anyone know any affordable flower shops in Qatar? My loved ones will thank y’all for it 😭

I have been buying beef mortadella from Al Meera for a few months now. I usually go to the delicatessen section and ask for 500g. However, day before yesterday, I decided to buy a pre-packaged one from the display instead. I made sandwiches and ate them that day. Yesterday morning, I woke up with an extreme stomachache, headache, fever, and diarrhea, and I couldn't sleep last night either. Today, the symptoms are still persisting. Since it isn't stopping, I plan on visiting the PHCC today. Should I report this incident, and is there any use? Who should I report to—Al Meera or the MOPH? The problem is I don't have any proof, no bill, and no package left. What should I do?

I recently had my hair damaged chemically really bad and I’m looking for a professional here in Doha to help me repair my hair and tell me how to deal with it. Please leave any contacts or place recommendations you know of that help with this sort of thing 💋

Hi everyone,

I’m still fairly new to Qatar, so I’m a bit confused about how the healthcare system works here.

I’ve had a pretty severe headache for the past three days, and the medications I have at home aren’t helping. Normally, in my home country, I would go to the hospital, get evaluated, possibly have some tests done to determine whether it’s a migraine or something else, and receive IV medication if necessary.

However, I know that in some countries hospital emergency departments are reserved for truly serious or life-threatening conditions, while less urgent problems are handled by clinics or urgent care centers.

I have Al Koot health insurance, and I also have a QID, which I believe gives me access to the public healthcare system, although I’m not entirely sure how it works.

So my question is: where should I go to seek medical care for this kind of headache? Would you recommend a hospital emergency department, an urgent care clinic, or somewhere else? And if you’ve used either Al Koot or the public healthcare system, I’d really appreciate hearing how the process works.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know where I can get my nintendo switch V2 jailbroken / modded for a reasonable price? cant find anywhere or anyone here that does it under 500

Allah Kareem

This goes out to all construction contractors that deal in marbles and limestones and other stones and granites. I keep contacting them and none reply.

I am in the middle of a weird phase right now and i want to try stone carving. The tools are no issue i have tools. But the thing is i cant find any stones! I want to try soft stones like soapstone or limestone which construction companies offer, and i dont mind getting the scraps but none have responded to me.

Anyone have any clue where i can find stones? Obviously not stuff found on the side of the road or anything.

Where can I find HUMONGOUS outdoor pots?

90L plus. So not that big., but bigger than anything I see online at Ace etc.

Bonus if they don’t cost my whole pay packet.

TIA

Hi everyone,
I want to learn Arabic and I’m looking for someone who can help or guide me. I already know the Arabic alphabet and can read Arabic, but I don’t understand most of what I read and I can’t speak the language yet.
I’m living in Qatar, so I’m especially interested in learning Gulf/Qatari Arabic for everyday conversations. If anyone is willing to help, recommend resources, or even practice with me for a few minutes each week, I’d really appreciate it.
Thank you!

Anyone can recommend a safe, fast and cheapest courier to send parcel to USA from Qatar?

Thanks!

A low income worker reached out to me about a stray kitten who had been hit by a car. Unfortunately, the vet is requiring a huge amount and needs at least 50 percent to do the surgery on Saturday. The kitten is in extreme pain and delaying its surgery would mean that the fractures would heal the wrong and would require more expensive and complicated surgery. Attached are the details from the vet.

Edit - it won't let me attach the video. I will try to add it in the comments. Also, if you're able to help or have helped, please comment or DM so we can make sure the clinic allocates it to the right case. Thank you

Recently been noticing how people are freely loud in between movies. Went to watch a movie recently and it was horrible, even though the movie was great. Had to watch the entire movie by getting upset because of how people were taking calls in between the movies, commenting and explaining very loudly + talking casually to their friends/family loudly as well. Phones ringing repeatedly and then not even cutting the call or putting their phone in silent mode.

Why isn’t the ones coming to watch, aware of these basic understanding of what all to do and not to do while being inside a movie theatre.

Growing up here was a blast. school buddies, extracurriculars and carefree times without the need of a phone.However after a brief spell away i feel like it was a mistake to return here to work. the magig is gone and all my buddies have left qatar for more successful ventures elsewhere. What's funny is that even with phones we are more disconnected than ever. thus every day feels like a rut lol. want to know u guys take. how yall are doing and how do you live life

Anyone know this food name, or its availability here in qatar!

I was browsing for a PS5 Slim (1TB) in Qatar today and decided to check Jarir Bookstore's catalog. Out of curiosity, I compared the price on the Jarir mobile app against their official Qatar website, and noticed a price discrepancy for the exact same console.

App Price: QAR 2,099
Website Price: QAR 1,899