more than I have ever been in my entire life, and as I always say, if not Mecca or Medina, then I'd gladly breath my last here, In Sha Allah.
Yes there surely are trials, not to mention trialing people from among both the locals and expats, but nothing I find abnormal and grossly-unique(yes there is such a term!) to only Qatar. Rather I prefer to focus on how to alter, remedy and overcome these adversities and adversaries, whatever and whoever they maybe.
As for helping locals, then I can say with all honesty both my family and I have met many wonderful locals who have not only helped us greatly, but have inspired us to do the same for others which IMO is truly an excellent affair indeed!