Fine, David. For a moment I believe you that 'other nationalities' are not getting a fair chance. Let's say you do get a job in the forementioned company. Do you think you will fit into the work culture ? Do you know that Indians/Filipino work on Fridays/Thursday /overtime without extra pay and no complains.(Don't tell me they don't deliver cause I know they are competent enough.)For them there is nothing like 'I am on holiday/golf/gym so do not disturb... Than your next post would be 'Indians/Filipino pigs don't have a life of their own and they won't let me enjoy as well'....
Anyway, PEOPLE NETWORKING is very common for obtaining jobs in gulf and you could have used the QL platform to make friends in these companies. Just a friendly advise.