Thank you everyone!
I am somewhat used to driving in crazy conditions, but I guess there is always the possibility that Doha is crazier! I have been calling car dealers all morning, and, so far, no luck. (All Renaults are automatic, by the way, and i am pretty sure the Clio has been discontinued here since 2008. Unless you mean the sport Clio, which has 2 doors, so it's out.)
Bluepantherback, can that be done? I was not aware that I could place an order here. When I visited some dealers, they all seemed to imply that I could only get the models they had in the showroom. And none of the dealers I talked to over the phone said "no, we have no manual transmission cars, but you can place an order." I guess I will have to ask specifically about orders.... Thanks again!