Plague of the racist leech in Qatar and QL

Here are some typical racist leech behaviors that you will find in real life, and on the Qatar living forums. Remember the motivating factor for a leech to whine usually involves money, or someone they believe has a lot of it.

1 – Will claim Qataris are “ignorant, racist, blah blah” among other things without individualizing incidents, but using them as a whole to label the entire peoples who carry Qatari citizenship. Isn’t it ironic how the leeches can label us Qataris as racist and ignorant when they have never met most of us? When they are called out on their bs they say it is “constructive criticism”.

2- Will sometimes foolishly try and conceal the maliciousness inherent in their comments by claiming it was a ‘joke’ or that Qataris can’t take criticism. I would like to see these fools try and claim the typical African is “lazy” or that Pakistanis are “ignorant” at any university class in the West and try and pass it off as a ‘joke’ or ‘constructive criticism’. We all know what would happen if they tried to do that over there, but in here it’s ok, yet another example of their hypocrisy.

3- Will repeatedly tell you how much it is better back home, how life was better, how things were much easier, and how the money doesn’t justify staying in Qatar. So why are they still here? Try and tell them that and what you are doing is ‘proving’ what they originally thought of you, a racist Qatari who is arrogant and thinks everyone who lives in Qatar, should worship Qatar.

You don’t have to love Qatar, Qataris will admit we have our flaws here, but what we are trying to understand is the logic behind the leech staying here if they absolutely despise everything in Doha. Doesn’t it make more sense for them to just leave? It does to sensible person but it not to the leech.

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thanks for this great post
You really out done your self ....
but sadly i think you will be ignored and will be called racist blah blah blah....

bemellah 3alaich, after a loooooong, happy and lovely life

The aftereffect of that is that you yourself is suddenly pointed out as racist all the sudden...

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Hey hero did you go to finishing school to learn a response like that?

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

Doctora- Of course it will be ignored by the leeches, besides this threads is for the Qataris, Arabs, and foreigners who are open minded! ;)

heeri_yuy2 - I was labeled as a racist before I even made a comment on these forums, according to the leeches Qataris are raised to be racist, that is why they have no problem being disrespectful to even a kid who was murdered in the UK.

Okay guys..

I'm probably going to open a can of worms here

but do you guys think that some Qataris may be quite racists and perhaps the statements here are just the repercussions.

I mean I don't know as I have never lived in Qatar. But the country is well known off this website to have alot of racism. My bearded muslim husband was warned that their are different levels of preferred expatriates over there and treatment can be different for each of them.

Allahu alim that is only what has been said.

In truth my experiences have always been good as I had a qatari friend in University. And I don't want to say that you guys are like the rest of the gulf but all over there seems to be some forms of classicsm in saudi, Uae and to a lesser extent bahrain. (All countries I am very very familiar with).

And sometimes this can make people bitter!

And I cannot help but wonder if you guys are sensitive because of what happened in the UK. (which, i hope you know, they are just racist against muslims in general over there and it is not a qatari thing) Most people over there don't even know where Qatar is.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

heero yuy2-

Actually I was bothered by the killing of Menezes by the British authorities. If it was made as a thread over here I would have posted in it. However I wouldn't expect to see idiots saying crap like "Why are the Brazilians still talking about this? People die every day!", or "Why don't the Brazilians look at what their authorities do to impoverished children in their own country?", "I can imagine he was a typical illegal immigrant committing criminal acts and had to run from the authorities blah blah."
Those sort of comments are reserved for the Qataris.

...to ask me that question about finishing school and answer an honest reply! Jeez!!

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Hi ALL

I come to this country with an open mind and an open heart, I respect the locals and show that respect by following the rules and laws that they insist on.
I am a very affable person, however I don't get too many opportunities in my work to meet Qatari nationals, as they insist on allowing the expat workforce to do their construction roles etc. I would love the chance to get to know an Arabic family, and simply spend some time getting to know their customs.

The culture here is overall very accepting of western expatriates, and I have great admiration for the countries opportunities, where I am able to fulfill a long promised ambition that entails me "taking the opportunity" of continual employment benefits, and a tax free economy, I do put back into the local community in as many ways as possible, ie I invest in a local jobs..where and when I can, with my income not just my ability to create more roles.

Funnily enough I come from a multi cultural society, where there is an overall racist element, ie Anglo Saxon/celtic Australia, has been of late showing its true colours, with racism blantantly rearing its head in public, many will argue that we have laws that are seen as being racially based, but being a democracy our laws are above that, we treat people thru the eyes of the law equally.

Having lived and worked in many countries and experienced racvism myself, i believe that racism exists in all walks of life and in all stratas of society..

I had a Saudi friend who's family was originaly from Bukhara. Some Saudis called him a number 2 Saudi. I am sure the same exists in Qatar and many many other countries.

I had a colleague who was recruiting for a company in Kuwait. The local manager said, "I want proper white Canadians, not brown or black ones. I can get those from anywhere"

I feel that the examples you give are also mainly to do with ignorance and lack of understanding, then all out racism..

the only way this can be changed is by open discusion and education.

Dear Scotia Bank, it is natural that some people are devoid of manners and it looks very bad if that person had passed such comments, but you have to show him that your level is not the same as his.

Just forget and forgive, it is the best principle inspite of using harsh words. There are so many incidents in a life where one get intimidated in professional life. By being a student is for example full of intimidation (if you ask me then i can tell you more than 100 examples where a prof tests a student like this wihtout being racist) and it is a learning i-e how to deal with the situation. Dont take it in a racit tone as well but it was his bad manners.

You seems to me little young around like 22, i advice you to have an exposure and see how much intimidation one has to go though to get to the place you want, you have to keep your cool other wise you cannot be sucessful.

Dethroned

The laws of Qatar are not racist. I have been studying them before I arive thanks to a few friends. And to be honest not letting industrial workers in the malls on fridays is to stop their annoyance. Not to be racist.

Gosh people only see what they want to see!

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

Dethroned - I agree there is a lot of racism here, and I even said earlier I find it more racist here than in the West. However to blame all the Qataris for the racism is just absurd, and I witnessed expatriates acting just as bad as what some of the posters here complain about, there difference is I see it as a problem with that particular expat, not all expatriates, whereas they make it seem in here as if this is a Qatari problem.

Britexpat- Yep, I mentioned that earlier.

Adnanmfzr - I used to just casually surf these forums and saw a lot of Qatar bashing but just dismissed it as some ignorant people. I was only compelled to join and post my opinion after I saw how some of these idiots would be disrespectful even in a thread made about the young Qatari boy who was killed a few days ago.

Yes but i mean to say is that you still dont have to say to any body a racit leech becasue there is not instrument to measure that thing in any body. Even if one person is advising you something about your country and you take it as being against Qatar then i am sorry you are worng. Qatar has to improve a lot to be at the level of many other countries.

Qatar is a vey good country but it needs lot of progress to reach at the level of many other countries. Qatar is dependent on the other countries in many most important aspects. They include technical aspects, military aspect, man power aspect etc etc. If you are calling half the expatriates a LEECH then please also consider that the other countries are supporting Qatar a lot.

Please now dont take my comments as being a racist, i melself consider Qatar a brotherly country.

I am advising you not to use such a language like LEECH or anythign else becasue it then creates hatred in hearts of many expatriates.

...and there never was in detail.

It's taking advantage of the law that's a bit racist.

Well we can also include misunderstanding the law with the racist thingie, can we?

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Scotiabank, Doctora...oh dear oh dear.....

adnan - It won't create any hatred in these expatriates that didn't already exist. I accept criticism and agreed with all of what you said, except for the hatred part. Qatar is still a developing country, and that is why it bothers me when these people expect Qatar to suddenly change overnight.

What you just said about Qatar's drawbacks are realistic and I can accept because it is done in a constructive manner, but when some other expatriates posts stuff such as "I am only here for the money" To me that is what I would define as a leech. And when they talk about how a dead boy must have behaved as a 'typical Qatari who thought he was superior' in order to have gotten killed, I consider that racist.

diamond - Good luck convincing the malls here to drop 'family' day.

tallg- it is racist

Again tallg

its all about infrastructure and organization. The issues need to be dealt with however I do not think Qataris are neccessarily racists. They have their reasoning behind them whether it is fair or not.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

PH, have you been in Qatar ever? 'Workers' aka people are simply trying to enjoy a well-earned day off in the country they reside. I don't like the use of the word 'roaming' in this instance.

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Yes, I can see their reasoning behind it and I understand their predicament (and have discussed it on QL previously) but that doesn't change the fact that people are being treated differently based on their race, and that is racism.

I do have a question though diamond?

how is it that you can read some of the remarks on the site and not become upset? Is it because you learn and contemplate those remarks whilst taking them with a pinch of salt?

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

I have the same Questions as Princess Habiba....
And I'm not speaking about bashing Qatar and Qataris, I really don't care about that, I was speaking about the threads of the poor kid who was killed?? SOME of the comment got me reeeeeeally enraged.....

yeah Princess habiba i agree with you, we're not questioning her loyalty of coarse :)

tweetybird- Hi there, just like doctora I have seen too many threads with Qatar bashing but they never really bothered me except for the one where some of those idiots had the nerve to be disrespectful even in thread for a dead 16 year old. As I said in another thread, those guys are very identical to Hitler in nature, they can't even show some decency even for a dead kid they had never met.

That a girl Diamond!!!

Teslemeen 7abebti
I'm was active on QL 2 years ago, but i got bored of commenting to (leeches) so ....i decided not to write anything anymore, but after i read the thread of that poor kid i couldn't take it anymore
you are lucky that you developed thick skin

Hayach'Allah Doctora.

Try not to get mad. It'll just put your blood pressure up.

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I am sorry, but every time I read "leeches" as a title for expatriates, I get angry. How would you all feel if you were called desert monkeys? Notice, I am NOT calling you that, i am just asking how it would make you feel.

A sense of humour is just common sense dancing, sadly, common sense has left the building and is dancing somewhere else.
Alexa

Seriously, hand on heart, I can only thank expatriates for being willing to come to Qatar to help our country grow and develop. I, for one, really appreciate it.

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No seriously diamond, Qatar has grown on me a lot...and you have had your hand in that for sure. Thanks for having me.

A sense of humour is just common sense dancing, sadly, common sense has left the building and is dancing somewhere else.
Alexa

Ya habibti Alexa, such kind words :) I hope Qatar continues to grow on you inshallah.

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That can be arranged Tweety...Ban Ki Moon and I have an understanding ;)

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Scotia Bank.

I have been fortunate enough ( thanking God) to be in decent employment and working with some of the most senior people in Qatar. I work with both Qataris and non Qataris. I for one did not migrate to Qatar for the money per se. I wanted a lifestyle change. To date I have in general been comfortable with staying in Qatar. as you stated, there are issues and problems in Qatar like in any other country and I have come across remarks from both expatriates and locals that I do not approve of.
Qatar is a small country, whose people enjoyed a simple, honest and hospitable lifestyle not too long ago. The advent of wealth has caused many benefits for the inhabitants both local and expatriate alike as well as some problems. Sure, we all have come across some bad driving practices; or had people jump in front of us whilst queuing or that some of the insitutions have some excessive bureaucracy or just the fact many labourers toil in the sweltering heat constructing the building and towers in Doha.

Despite the challenges that the rapid change the country is currently experiencing, the fact remains that there are still good and bad people in Qatar - just like anywhere else; that a few rotten apples should not be used to smear a whole people whose history is rooted in Islam and the high values. The expatriate community should make an effort to learn and understand the complexities extant in this society and the wider region as whole because of the relationships between the people of the region which cannot be stopped by borders drawn up by former colonial powers. Furthermore, the expatriate community must be sensitive to local tradition and customs. We cannot and must not compare the west with Qatar - it is a pointless and fruitless exercise. I can tell you that many Qataris are working hard for the development of this country and many of them are aware of the problems and do not condone any actions which cause harm or injury to others and in particular their culture and traditions. They ,as with all people, will defend to protect their values vigorously. And rightly so.

On the other hand there are some locals who seemed to have forgotten their history and their manners with it; their principles and their honour. Everyone should censure these people and not use them as an excuse to condemn a whole population. I am not afraid of anyone but God and I for one will not appease any local or expatriate when he or she is talking rubbish. What sort of person would I be to keep quiet over incorrect and at times ignorant statements?

I for one is looking forward to having some meaningful discussions with both my Qatari and non Qatari friends during the late nights in Ramadan; whilst enjoying a sheesha and some well made food! I hope the rest of you can do the same and make the most of the hospitality and offer it in return.

Nice post. Although I feel some of it is a bit strong. Sometimes I do feel that there are those that come here to take the money, spit in our faces, and leave.

Those are the ones who are not open minded, don't adapt to a new culture, and are constantly moaning.
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Awesome post and well said.

People like what you're talking about, stupid ignorant people, we have them at home - they're called the working class. They're quite easily avoided, unless you need your swimming pool cleaned, or you support Totty and have to see them at the Lane. Dear God, what a trial, it is! Pretending to be interested in what they say - it takes some talent not to offend them.

But here if you're Spurs you can just watch them on the tele, nice and safe. And you don't need them to clean your swimming pool, you can join the Ritz club to swim. Lovely Qatar, safety at last from the Oiks!

I think I need someone to interpret what Stratty just said. LOL

Kropotkin had a little lamb, the doctors were astounded!

Another thing is that every Expat is earning by putting up his or her hard work. They are not earning here for free, they are away from their homes .

Every one sees his own advantage, what about if ScotiaBank will be offered 1 million dollar salary per month in another country?. Will the defination of a leech applies on him as well and the local people can start saying that you are reciebing a check every month and that is why you are happy even though a check can be from a company.

Some Qataris are working outside their country, then who are they?.

Every one even the most professionals grabs a better job oppurtunity, if you are unaware of this fact then you are not sophisticated enough.

With all due respect , i don't agree with you on the name calling. How many high ranking qataris we've heard of who are just the same. Abuses their position & run after thier interests. One in particular have a famous phrase "Qataris don't read. And if they did, they don't understand" The funny thing that his sons are collage dropout. I say Karma ;)

I also don't agree with the term 'leech'. It seems rather harsh and offensive.

But maybe that's because I'm just too nice ;)

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