why only indian and philipini..........

Filipinos here behave exactly like our maids in Singapore.

--and what do you mean by this, monique?!

nobody can answer for those managers or whoever hires who.. it's their preference..it dooesn't mean that they don't like you.it just so happen that they like other people more..so if you are not hired, then the job is not for you..just look for another..

stop bickering and nobody will win in this argument. the best we can do is respect each other and try to accept that life isn't fair so you have to make your way through it..

to all of you who answer this question stop insulting each other we are all here to work not to insult other nationality.Maybe here in doha we are not all the same but in the eyes of GOD we are all the same.Nobody can say that he/she is good remember "EVERY RULE THERE IS AN EXCEPTION) same with the nationalities. Every nationalities there is good and there is bad person.

It's a case to case basis... sometimes they prefer same nationalities to help them and easier to communicate. The mere fact that its unfair to other nationalities who are capable also of doing the job. But its not fair as well to be accused as cheap. We are all here to earn a living, most of us bear the loneliness of being away from families just to earn the money to support them.

Ethab, i believe that you are mislead by your experience. It maybe half truth, but the point is the basis for hiring is the qualifications to perform a certain task....

The 'subject' deviated way too far than what should have been answered.

People have their own 'comfort zones'. They prefer their own nationalities to be as colleagues and mates. This habitual is not only seen in work and living places but also in roads. Qataris have their own 'road manners' when it comes to be exposed to expatriates and Qataris themselves. This is the fact.

But for those out there, please don't make this a 'racist forum'.

Filipinos here behave exactly like our maids in Singapore.

In the era of the Global Village, there is no comparison.. based on .. race , religion, language or nationality. All are the same. So All workers behave yourself, you all are supposed to get the same opportunity as others. It only depends on your character and quality.

cheap

plenty

obedient

looks like askme had suffered a lot in his professional life at qatar...coz other than first two points all the repeated..

well indians & filipino are not preferred coz they are best or all those above comments but coz they are ready to accept any package offered and then once they are settled thy start looking new opportunities...i am very much sure that except Asians not a single expat will accept monthly salary less then QR7K excluding allowances....and the most job seekers are indains and filipino...coz other than those on gud position and salaries rest all are stable at most for a year or two the moment they find a new offer same moment will plan to shift...n its a fact as all are here for money...

n ethab its not a matter that at HR position only inidans or filipino r hired...may b u came across only these two nationality...also its but obvious a guy will refer his fellow man only or atlest he will consider him once...n i feel even u would do same...

hi,

Dont dare to say that INDIANS r cheap...puuhhlleeaasee..I m not gonna to clarify my stand, but v know what and where v r?? go and ask the country like UK and US where they prefer to hire ITs from INDIA only...

Looks like the word cheap has caused uproar :) Hmmmn I feel that (by the kind of Filipinos n Indians Ive seen / met) they dont live very high living standards & instead they save that money & send back to their country to make their living very decent back in home. Because they have this thought that we left our home country & beloved ones to earn a little more than what was not possible in home country, so we should concentrate & reach our target so that we go back in between our ppl with a decent living for the rest of our lives. Plus I dont think only these two nationalities are present in HR jobs I know of quite a big number of other nationalities who are in key positions too.

Supporting countrymen applies to all & this shows their sincerity towards the betterment of their country & its citizens.

My friends There is no doubt about Indians, they are very hard working, talented tooo

C we send Mission to moon, the same project Nasa do the cost is US$600 billion, But we Indian did it 600 Millions c the difference.

Every where people prefer recommend their nationalities in work place. its nothing new

askme, your comments sounds racist.. perhaps the only person could answer this question is the employer itself who hires who.. I don't want to answer it as per my opinion coz if you noticed, it brings conflicts among the others...

My Dear African and Malaysian Friends,

Indians are the BEST; look at the past and present; you will find Indians everywhere at their best. They are well qualified professionals but honestly don't know their TRUE worth.

They are tolerants and misunderstood as slaves (being British slaved for over 200 years); They have self respect and do respect all.

They came from multicultural working and living environment and could adapt and manage at any situation in life (favourable or adversity). Look from a macro point of view; nobody is fool in this world. Even Qatari knows very well; who could be most loyal, honest, trustworthy, hardworking to achieve goals and integrity.

I could not provide more than the above and strongly suggest you to better do your own investigation by searching on the web for GLOBAL INDIANS and their acheivements. JAIHIND

PS: Without exaggeration my forecast, next 5/7 years India will be A Super Power and the whole world will be asking favors from GREAT INDIA

I have the same reply of Weasel.

Lostinsh...you helped shaping the region for 500 QR Sallary or around which non of us would accept, you helped shaping doha working all day and never complaining reminding the word of a slave and master...so please wake up...you helped but u got in return and wat u deserve exactly !!!

Sorry if im somehow offensive but i think you're pushing the line !!!

THERE SO MANEY RESONSS ONE IS BECAUSE ITS SO EASY THEM TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHERS AND TO SUPPORT AND HELP EACH OTHER EVERY PERSON IN THIS WORLD HE LOVED HIS COUNTRY MEN

well Indians &phil didn't help building for free

so what ever u do is payed for

so don't say that u did any one a favor ....

can always see you when letting u out

]and its like that in here look for more money with the cheapest workers

simple....

philipinos and indians are more efficient and intelligent

that is the reason.

i bet that you have a filipino or indian working for you as HSSE manager...they do your job for you but you get the credit right cause probably you don't know how to do your job??though they are just getting QR 1000 salary they can still do your job even better..

The reason above all answers is the communication problems which will be a major hurdle while working. Cheap labour is another factor. The cultural shock influences the employers also. ok.

of course Indians or Phillipino my friend...because me, you or other expats won't work for 1000 QR/month or even worse :)))

Why? Because Qatar is NOT a land of equal opportunity. If that's what you are looking for, go somewhere else. As, others have replied earlier, it's easier to 'manage' people when you share the same culture. My buildings Egyptian security guy hires only Egyptian security guards. Our Ethiopian transport manager hires only Ethiopian drivers. Our Indian finance officer prefers only Indian (and specifically from one particular city/region) accountants. This is not possible even in India, which btw a land of equal opportunity. Cheap is not the only reason. This is what I heard recently - I can get a Ghanaian accountant for half the price. but, I don't want her.

Just to make it short, they have the brains and skills.

For those who will disagree, it is up to you, after all we have our freedom here. BUT!!!!!!!! THE PROOF IS VERY CLEAR....

For the simple reason some companies only have available visas for certain nationalities...

we create the freedom and we are free but u are and u will stay slave >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

my friend askme... technically, we are all slave-material here, ok... but u are right most of us, including you...would work under adverse conditions at quite a low salary... and a fact, filipinoes and indians help shaped the middle east, you can not deny that... during the 70's, 80's, 90's we are already here... so eat your heart out.. we rule!

for th one who said that they are the best

i want to tell u that u r (((cheap )))

and plz for u and the others becarful for ur answers !!!

we are here brothers

and if u say something wrong they will answer u by the same answer

Because of so many reasons....

-They can easily favour Indians and Philippines (their own nations)

-Most of time they can work cheap and in adverse conditions

-There is no any rule in Qatar, everything depend on favour/reference (WASTA), they are everywhere so imagine who will get hired

-Qatari don't care as long as you are their slave- matter how much you are educated or skilled, they are best at these

-Qatari likes people who can work cheap and can become their slave...

-There is no value of talent, skills and experience

-there is no any test, interview or selection process...

And many more.....

because we are better.

because its easy for them to understand each other and to support each other.