Hi Scarlett,
You've mentioned that spices are expensive there? How much do they cost? I'll be moving to Qatar beginning of next year and could bring some from home if it costs a lot there. Cloves, cardamoms, mustard seed, bay leaf, chili power, coriander these are the type of things I'd be looking for. It's really cheap here. But I'm worried about weight so don't want to bring unnecessary stuff.
What else should I bring?