Thanks for all the responses and sharing your experiences, folks. Much appreciated.

I'll try calling some of these companies and post my experience soon.

Britexpat,
Can't say you were spot on about the snow removal part but can't deny that completely either. Its one of the minor factors but far from being the primary ones (which were being close to family and having an opportunity to work for a company that's making huge strides in putting Qatar on the world map in a big way)

I've spent considerable time in Qatar (schooling and working) before moving to US & Canada about 12 years back. Lots of good memories during my time in Qatar....I'm pretty confident I can fit right back in.

Cheers.