In a way you are right, but in some issues I do not agree with you.

EC acceptance critera is the same for all. And as PM said there is a percentage target for Qatari students. TOEFL is one factor to be considered, SAT (including mathematics) is another factor. Your essay is a third factor and finally your highschool grades. So I cannot tell why they did not accept you and accepted your friend.

Having landed eventually in QU and you thinking it is a disaster for your future is - in my opinion - an unacceptable attitude. The univeristy is trying to continiuously improve its level and get more modernized and be up to the standards. Also, woud recommend to keep in mind that the bachelor degree is not the end of the story. It is just the beginning. Continuous education is becoming a must. SO cheer up. You still have many many chances to prove yourself and honestly am optimistic about you coz you are not happy with what you have.

BTW bajesus. I have a Qatari friend who is a QU grduate since long time. He did attend many training courses later and got postgraduate degrees and he is doing very very well.

Remember, always ook at the positive side and the good examples. Ignore the negative sides and the bad examples. Like that, you will reach wherever you wish inshAlla.