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Shamil_wahid

Shamil

@Shamil_wahid

Active member

Spanish expat in Qatar

Forum posts

26

Contacts

6

About me

Spanish

Lives in Doha

Speaks English, Spanish and I am able to defend myself in Tamil

Registration: 21 June 2013

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
OLIVIAFRENCH91

Accomodation needed for British female ASAP by OLIVIAFRENCH91

I'm in need of accomodation asap, whether it be an apartment to myself, or shared with some other lovely people. My budget is 3500QR (I'm told this will get me nothing in Doha).. but I'm determined to find something! I work in West Bay, and I know ...

Shamil_wahid

Hi Olivia, My colleagues and I just signed the leasing of an apartment yesterday and were on the same boat as you. Unfortunately, like all the above posters have mentioned, you won't be able to find a single room studio for that price in West Bay. ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
chelsyy

New in Doha by chelsyy

Hi All I am a Portuguese South African female and have just arrived in Doha.. I would like to meet people and make some friends around here.. I enjoy socialising, clubbing, good conversation and a good cup of coffee! Hope to hear from some of ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey, sorry just read your message, so its kind of late now. Yeah, we can all meet up any evening (since Im working during the day) whenever you are free, or during the day any friday. How about Souq Waqif or City Centre Mall? If anyone else wants ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mireia S.

Conversation in english by Mireia S.

We are a group of Spanish speakers. We would like to meet other non native English or native English speakers to practice speaking English. Is you are interested in regular meeting please answer this post. It will be funny. Thank you :)

Shamil_wahid

Hola Mireia! I am bilingual spanish/english and actually have a group of spanish and english friends where we hang out and do things together, BBQs, parties, quad biking, etc. If you are interested, send me an email at shamil_wahid@hotmail.com Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
chelsyy

New in Doha by chelsyy

Hi All I am a Portuguese South African female and have just arrived in Doha.. I would like to meet people and make some friends around here.. I enjoy socialising, clubbing, good conversation and a good cup of coffee! Hope to hear from some of ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey Chelsyy, I am a Sri Lankan born spanish living with 2 other spanish guys and are also looking to meet fun, outgoing people. Would be nice to meet up for a coffee sometime. Do let me know :) Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
Shamil_wahid

Hairdressers in Doha by Shamil_wahid

Hey everyone, Does anyone know of any hairdressers for males that will do proper haircuts? The ones I have found are run by the local indians and its quite difficult to communicate with them. So please let me know if you know of any place that ...

Shamil_wahid

Thats at least 45 GBP! I was aiming for less than 20 GBP.. (I pay 10 GBP in England and get a fantastic job most of the time!) Any knowledgeable Doha peeps around? Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid created a thread
12 years ago

Hairdressers in Doha

Hey everyone, Does anyone know of any hairdressers for males that will do proper haircuts? The ones I have found are run by the local indians and its quite difficult to communicate with them. So please let me know if you know of any place that ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
Giordana

europeans and americans anywhere???? by Giordana

Hi , Im in qatar 10 months by now and to be honest i didnt met much people appart from my work . Unfortunately i work mostly with Philipinos and Arabs. I miss that difference in culture, specific sence of humor and style.... To be honest i use to ...

Shamil_wahid

I like your spirit, Uccellina! Lets do something this Friday!! Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
lilmac

Looking for active friends outside of work! by lilmac

Hey guys. I have been in Doha for a little over 6 months now and am looking at getting plugged into a group outside my work colleagues. Looking for some people that like to explore the remote beaches, go for a run on the Corniche, enjoy parasailing ...

Shamil_wahid

Did this group organise anything since the last time I posted?? Ive been in Doha for 4 months now, and havent made any friends outside work yet. I would be more than happy to organise something for Friday 13th (DUN DUN DUNNNN!!!!!) next week if ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
Giordana

europeans and americans anywhere???? by Giordana

Hi , Im in qatar 10 months by now and to be honest i didnt met much people appart from my work . Unfortunately i work mostly with Philipinos and Arabs. I miss that difference in culture, specific sence of humor and style.... To be honest i use to ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey Mohamed, I've heard of Meetup before, but that first website you've mentioned either got censored or the address is wrong. Could you send it again please? Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
12 years ago
Giordana

europeans and americans anywhere???? by Giordana

Hi , Im in qatar 10 months by now and to be honest i didnt met much people appart from my work . Unfortunately i work mostly with Philipinos and Arabs. I miss that difference in culture, specific sence of humor and style.... To be honest i use to ...

Shamil_wahid

Yeah, there was one yesterday but I was too busy to go unfortunately! Maybe next time :) Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago

Enjoy life .....Do not be alone ...

Hi Algithani, How u doing? Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago

Where can I buy Gym Clothes?

I want to join the gym once Ramadan is over, but I am finding it close to impossible to find a store where they sell decent gym clothes, similar to SportsDirect in UK. Im not looking for anything fancy, I already have trainers, so 3 pair of shorts ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
sana_khan

new in qatar looking for a good friend... by sana_khan

i m new in qatar and looking for a nice friend... sana khan

Shamil_wahid

Cool, I live quite near you, in Matar Street, behind Concorde Hotel :) Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
sana_khan

new in qatar looking for a good friend... by sana_khan

i m new in qatar and looking for a nice friend... sana khan

Shamil_wahid

Hi qr_qito, Where are you living? Could meet up sometime soon. Private message me your number and I'll give you a call sometime. Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
linette_leo

Looking for tennis partners!! by linette_leo

Hello! I'm looking for some people to play tennis with a couple of evenings per week. Who's in?! Cu soon on the courts. Cheers!

Shamil_wahid

I used to play tennis many, many years ago, and wouldn't mind starting again. I am probably very rusty at the moment and will need some time to get back in my game, but I would love to meet some people to have a fun time with. Give me a call on ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
Adam j

Ramadan by Adam j

Hello Friends, Hope you are doing great. As we know the month of Ramadan will start on the 10th of July, and my friends informed me that during the month of ramadan most of the hotels will close their outlets. am here from 4 months ago, and am ...

Shamil_wahid

I have heard that there are places serving food during iftar for free. Dont quote me on this, but I recall hearing it was in the mosques? Does it apply to the places mentioned above as well? Such as Oryx Rotana or W Hotel? Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
sana_khan

new in qatar looking for a good friend... by sana_khan

i m new in qatar and looking for a nice friend... sana khan

Shamil_wahid

Hey Adrien, What part of Doha are you currently living in? We could meet up sometime for a drink. Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
ash90

New in doha - Lookin for new friends by ash90

Hi there! I have recently moved to Doha and would like to make some new friends. I was wondering if there is some kind of social group where people speak English that go on day trips, hikes, nights out etc? weekends would be great . I'm a friendly, ...

Shamil_wahid

Today is a national holiday so I think most of us are free, including myself. If not, I am off work on Fridays, so that would be a perfect time to meet up for me. Also, I am free everyday after 6pm and willing to do something if its not too late for ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
ash90

New in doha - Lookin for new friends by ash90

Hi there! I have recently moved to Doha and would like to make some new friends. I was wondering if there is some kind of social group where people speak English that go on day trips, hikes, nights out etc? weekends would be great . I'm a friendly, ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey Lululalalolo Thanks for adding me as a contact. I tried messaging u in private but it said your inbox was full... Any idea what the limit is? Im still a bit rusty as to how this webpage works. How long have you been in Qatar for? Have you made ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
weschipske

potential move to doha by weschipske

I have an offer of employment in Doha, a very good package. my problem is that my wife is not on board because of what she read at the u.s. dept of state website regarding security risks, dicey police actions, and employer control over work visa ...

Shamil_wahid

Hi weschipske, I have only been here in Doha for a couple months, so cant contribute too much from my experience. About airport checks and whatnot, I have a Spanish passport and had no trouble whatsoever at customs. They asked me to look at the ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
lilmac

Looking for active friends outside of work! by lilmac

Hey guys. I have been in Doha for a little over 6 months now and am looking at getting plugged into a group outside my work colleagues. Looking for some people that like to explore the remote beaches, go for a run on the Corniche, enjoy parasailing ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey, Do you guys still meet up regularly and stuff? I would to join you guys if possible. I haven't really done anything "extreme", but hey, I'm open to suggestions! In fact, I still want to go Parachuting and Bungee Jumping. Any takers!? Anyways, ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid replied to a thread
13 years ago
ash90

New in doha - Lookin for new friends by ash90

Hi there! I have recently moved to Doha and would like to make some new friends. I was wondering if there is some kind of social group where people speak English that go on day trips, hikes, nights out etc? weekends would be great . I'm a friendly, ...

Shamil_wahid

Hey everyone! I am new in Doha too, I've been here since May and I am having a really hard time adjusting. I am usually very flexible and adjust really easy to new places, but the main difference is that I haven't made any friends with whom I share ... Read More

Shamil_wahid
Shamil_wahid joined Beijing expat community
13 years ago