although Mr. jackmohan is quite right having not to worry much when it comes to utility expenses once you get started, I think Mr. Richard has a good reason to think twice for those adventurers out there before embarking their luck here. Moreover the issues of sponsorships, work values etc., remains a lump on the throat of some expats. Unless Qatar opens her mind to an idea of a new market which could enhance good emplyment package w/out compromising her own culture, then I guess this will mark a great step towards progress.(I hope so..this is just my opinion).