Moe Joe
Most of what we don't like is simply dislikes, and I know they have been already expressed here.
But there are things we hate such as the threat of deportation if we disagree with a local for anything e.g. road behaviour, work behaviour.
The farce that is called family day at the mall. We all know that is covert racism. By the way racism is practiced by some of the white/western expats at the non- whites here as well (for your information I’m English English). My wife doesn’t appreciate being asked if she is English qualified in law by a couple of stuffed white shirts when her resume is on the firms (British) website (she very highly qualified and their best in her area of expertise).
There could be massive improvement here in Qatar and it should start with attitude. Thinking with an open mind. Not to be dismissive of someone because of their gender/race/ religion. I’m not too impressed with the attitude of some of the locals of the youngest generation. I have to ask myself was the former generation like this? Or has all the oil and gas money gone to their head.
I don’t think Qatar is much safer than other places since I have already heard about crimes being committed but not reported in the press.
Education I consider to be the spearhead of change and education that is not watered down to please someone’s targets. Perhaps every adult/teenage student should spend a minimum of 6 months abroad in education in order to understand the world outside Qatar (even better if it was outside the Middle East).
My wife comes from a generation of Malaysians that were sent abroad for education and it shows in the way they conduct themselves, proud, confident and open minded, as compared to the next generation who were kept at home who can be quite narrow minded.
I myself have lived in several countries and come from a mixed American/European family so for each new home I have managed to acquire a different perspective of life. I am hoping to do the same here in Qatar. My only frustration is not being able to mix with Qataris/Arabs as much as I wish; after all I really need to practice my Arabic.
It’s obvious from the way you conduct yourself that being abroad has benefitted you, so perhaps people like yourself will be the change that we want to see. It will take time, perhaps a generation.
We don’t hate Qatar; we just simply hate/dislike some of the unjustifiable behaviour.
Please continue with your quest for change and improvement in the quality of life here in Qatar as we all will benefit directly or indirectly. Also please keep us updated here in QL about the issues being examined.
Moe Joe
Most of what we don't like is simply dislikes, and I know they have been already expressed here.
But there are things we hate such as the threat of deportation if we disagree with a local for anything e.g. road behaviour, work behaviour.
The farce that is called family day at the mall. We all know that is covert racism. By the way racism is practiced by some of the white/western expats at the non- whites here as well (for your information I’m English English). My wife doesn’t appreciate being asked if she is English qualified in law by a couple of stuffed white shirts when her resume is on the firms (British) website (she very highly qualified and their best in her area of expertise).
There could be massive improvement here in Qatar and it should start with attitude. Thinking with an open mind. Not to be dismissive of someone because of their gender/race/ religion. I’m not too impressed with the attitude of some of the locals of the youngest generation. I have to ask myself was the former generation like this? Or has all the oil and gas money gone to their head.
I don’t think Qatar is much safer than other places since I have already heard about crimes being committed but not reported in the press.
Education I consider to be the spearhead of change and education that is not watered down to please someone’s targets. Perhaps every adult/teenage student should spend a minimum of 6 months abroad in education in order to understand the world outside Qatar (even better if it was outside the Middle East).
My wife comes from a generation of Malaysians that were sent abroad for education and it shows in the way they conduct themselves, proud, confident and open minded, as compared to the next generation who were kept at home who can be quite narrow minded.
I myself have lived in several countries and come from a mixed American/European family so for each new home I have managed to acquire a different perspective of life. I am hoping to do the same here in Qatar. My only frustration is not being able to mix with Qataris/Arabs as much as I wish; after all I really need to practice my Arabic.
It’s obvious from the way you conduct yourself that being abroad has benefitted you, so perhaps people like yourself will be the change that we want to see. It will take time, perhaps a generation.
We don’t hate Qatar; we just simply hate/dislike some of the unjustifiable behaviour.
Please continue with your quest for change and improvement in the quality of life here in Qatar as we all will benefit directly or indirectly. Also please keep us updated here in QL about the issues being examined.
Regards