Hi Ramsay,

Saw your message directed to me. However, I haven't yet moved to Qatar (was simply thinking about it and looking at job possibilties). But I completely understand where you're coming from: I work out every day myself, and was also not happy to find that all gyms in Qatar are segregated. As you say, it's not that we plan on using the gym as a pickup place, but it's a healthier place to meet people than a bar! So I would be sharing your concerns if I were there. Hopefully, yoiu can find a way to connect with other active people and maybe meet outside a gym to do things. (I also do a lot of social dancing, and there is apparently salsa and tango going on in Qatar.)

Best of luck, and I'll check in on your progress if I do make the move at some point!

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Hello All,
I am also Canadian and coming to Doha on first week of feb,
looking for accomodation and job, let me know if any one can help or advice.

thanks

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I just saw your post. I hope you made the trip b/c Doha is a great place to hang out for a while until things get better at home. I moved here in January from the states. And yes, you are right, meeting people outside of those you work with, is not easy, but as far as entertainment, there is always something going on, you just have to search things out. Plenty of sports groups you can join and the Katara Cultural Village always has performances, exhibitions, etc. I've already been to a few things there. Best of luck to you. Tracy

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thanks for the message tracy...funny that i got your reply, i had one of my first "lonely" nights after riding out my first busy weeks getting settled. Process ended up taking the better part of January, then finally managed to start January 30th then got pricked for the health tests and other shady deals to get papers done when I got here. Strange. In any case, thanks for the suggestions...I'm trying to make my way and grow a network. Managed to find a running route today from my new apartment to the chorniche (that made me happy) and slowly trying to find the good restaurants. If you're open to chatting let me know, it would be great to meet up. Cheers. Ramsay.

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