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In the majlis 2008-10-10 16:20:54 As I sat in the Majlis with a bunch of my friends, we got to talking about the way that Qatar is shaping.
I just thought I’d share a couple of the comments from the different Qataris (translated from Arabic)
“It’s great that Qatar’s investing in different countries, but how about Qatar invests in fixing up our [...]
Urban Stars Doha 2008-10-09 16:01:59 I just thought I’d mention this for all you party people. Urban
Night’s is this new night set up at the Qube by some hard-core and dedicated people who are all into entertainment.
Nope this isn’t an advertisement, it’s something that I think there should be more of in Doha. ILQ’s bringing you some of the [...]
By accident 2008-10-06 06:58:26 So I had an accident
yesterday. It’s inevitable in Qatar. As cautious as you are, there are just some idiots who do not pay attention. Just today on the roundabout, some Indian guy in a pick up went from the right lane to the left and almost hit me. It wasn’t intentional, he just was [...]
Whipped… 2008-10-02 15:57:03 Besides being a term to also describe the state of a well trained man by his wife (or girlfriend), in this case, it’s not a funny thought.
I read an article on the Gulf Times (see here) where ‘Bachelours’, were being WHIPPED if they tried to enter family areas.
I was in the souq a few days ago [...]
The Pen and Bachelor 2008-10-01 03:56:21 Besides being a nice name for a pub in England, there are two issues I really want to discuss.
Eid is a day of fun and celebration and a day where children and young men who get their money go out, shop, and have fun.
What would you say if the ‘fair’ management deemed most areas ‘Family [...] Read more:Bachelor
Party week(s)! 2008-09-30 16:24:37 Yep this Eid is ultra fantastic. There are some huge events to look forward to.
Here are a few to wet your appetite. (BE SURE TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT YOU CAME FROM ILQ!)
Qnite on the 1st at Sheraton
The Peppermint Experience on the 2nd at Intercon
One Night in Heaven on the 9th at Intercon
HedKandi on the [...] Read more:Party
Merry Eidmas 2008-09-29 18:35:45 I remember when I was young, my cousins and I would go to the small cold store and buy some fireworks. We’d all wait until the announcement of Eid and light them at night. There was the Bumble Bee, The Butterfly, The Snake Poo, Whizzer, Whistler, etc…
Many years later and that tradition hasn’t stopped. It [...] Read more:Merry
Check the Meters 2008-09-29 01:49:20 Here’s a nice tip by ILQ’s Asther that I thought I’d highlight.
When driving with Karwa (Taxi) always make sure to check the meters just in case you get a taxi man trying to be sneaky.
Just an FYI to others who relies on KARWA taxis as their means of transportation. Do check the meter codes when [...] Read more:Check
A friendship in the desert. 2008-09-25 15:48:20 Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument; and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.
They kept on walking until they found [...]
Qatar Blogs 2008-10-29 23:36:35 Do you think you’ve got a good blog? Are you down to earth, honest, and feel you can relate to readers (and/or vice versa)? Then leave a message on this blog post with your blog. I’ll be scouring the net and listing my top 5 favourite blogs in / on Qatar
.
Those top 5 will also [...] Read more:Blogs
Think Pink Success 2008-10-25 23:58:24 Think Pink was a great success yesterday. iLoveQatar.net has been seriously involved in ensuring that the event received as much coverage as possible. It’s all about Breast Cancer awareness. Over 400 people showed up and the event was fantastic. Karen did a great job (the founder).
I was slightly disappointed that the media did not even [...] Read more:Success
, Think Pink
The Quickest Flight in History 2008-10-22 05:56:18 Updated: 25/10/2008
Right so I’ve gone and got my E-ID, electronic identification card, henceforth known as an EID card. It really a wallet space saver due to the fact that it’s your ID, License, Medical card, and e-Gate pass in one.
What I was particularly excited about was the e-Gate pass. I was happy that I wouldn’t [...] Read more:Flight
, History
Qatar - The World’s Campus 2008-10-22 05:39:43 Qatar is definitely a unique country, while driving to work I got to thinking. Qatar’s like a university campus. Think about it. You’ve got the lazy slackers who do nothing and do not even contribute to the class, the rich guys who pay the teacher to pass, the geeks who either act like they know [...] Read more:Campus
, Qatar
, World
Urban Stars at the Qube 2008-10-18 05:43:47 The Urban
Stars night was fantastic. For one of the first events of it’s kind, it truly did end up being a unique experience for a great number of people. The main people who showed up included DJ Woogie from Shadyville/G-Unit, Scola from Dru Hill, and Horace Brown.
ILQ both participated and sponsored in this event [...]
Lexus Qatar still sucks 2008-10-15 00:52:35 Time to use some strong words here… I… LOATHE… LexusQatar
.
So I went to them to fix my front bumper and hand in some documents. They told me they’d order the bumper, spray it all up and then call me so they could do it on the spot. Wow! That’s pretty good!
So I called up [...] Read more:sucks
From rags to rich rags 2008-10-13 04:17:14 I was being driven to my home by Dr. A, yes yes, Mr. Q and Dr. A, Questions and Answers, Qatari and…. Axpat… ok that doesn’t work; and was marveling at the huge sky scrapers in westbay and wondering when they’d start building a bit out of westbay and into other areas when I suddenly [...]
Meeting with Sheikh Nasser, Head of Qatar Prisons 2008-11-20 01:37:48 I had one of the best conversations with someone that I didn’t expect to meet the other day. Sheikh
Nasser, head of Qatar
Prisons. (At Al Mourjan Restaurant by the way, which is my favourite place in Qatar.)
He spoke to me at first with seriousness, but as I noticed my interest in the system, he [...]
The Pearl’s Corniche 2008-11-14 10:31:24 Here are some photos of the new section of the Pearl
.
Click here for more pics
Qatar Airways is cheap! 2008-11-13 13:34:48 It’s typical, you book a flight and then some great deals just drop from the sky… in this case, it might just be literal.
QatarAirways
are offering flights for $600 from the following departure countries:
Paris, Moscow, Rome, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Manchester, Munich, Milano, Stockholm, Berlin, Vienna, Zurich (it’s $900 for New York and [...]
Qatar’s Top Blogs 2008-11-13 12:37:21 It’s about time to select my all-time favourite blogs about Qatar
. The best way to get down to earth views and comments is by reading what a blogger pours out onto his personal space.
1. Qatar Visitor - The owner of this blog is thorough as can be. His focus is with providing guides and insight [...] Read more:Blogs
Doc -> Law -> IB 2008-11-12 12:53:02 I want to take the time to show a bit of appreciation to my colleague Aasim. He’s been a great teacher and friend in my work place.
It’s very rare that you find someone that will guide you and give you proper advice and I appreciate sharing his insight. Just to give you a bit [...]
Qtel to launch new numbers 2008-11-12 06:02:53 Here’s a nice little highlight from ILQ News.
QTel are going to launch their new set of numbers tomorrow (Thursday 13th of Nov) at 3pm
Time to grab a nice number. Oh and buying to resell on the black market will result in a 1,000 QR fine.
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I hate monopolies 2008-11-09 03:22:35 Oh how I despise the monopoly system. Those that know me and have been reading my blog will know that I’m pro competition. It develops, enhances, and improves companies and corporations.
I was suprised when I discovered that Q-Media has an exclusive deal with the government with all outdoor media. That means that no other company [...]
Idiots who think they’re right 2008-11-08 23:39:53 Usually I’m a relaxed individual in certain situations, but today I’m fuming. After entering a round about, a blonde woman in her black Pajero, entered from the right while I was half way through. She was in the center lane and tried to turn left. Then she had the audacity of honking at me as [...] Read more:Idiots
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Blue Strips 2008-11-08 04:37:55 The weather is so fantastic today. Going to go around sports city and enjoy the day. Crystal blue skies, the sea smells great, such great temperature. It says 29c on the gage but it feels like 22. What a great day. Read more:Strips
NYE Events 2008-12-20 14:17:52 There’s a huge amount of events going on in Qatar for New Years eve! We’ve compiled a list of events, which you can find here, which we hope you’ll enjoy! Why not also give the Pearl a visit during christmas, I’m sure something will be going on.
However if you’re in the mood for getting down [...]
Qatar National Day was great! 2008-12-19 07:45:03 Here’s a little video clip
Enjoyed some great food by the sea at Al Mourjan, smoked a bit of Shisha, watched the waves, chatted with good friends, and enjoyed a fantastic fireworks show. Read more:National
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