we need friends!

we are moving to doha on 3rd August with a 7 year old girl, a 4 year old boy and another boy, few weeks old. looking desparately for something to do and socialize, urgently for the kids before school starts (they'll go to the ASD) and then, for me...

I've got a 2 year old nephew but he lives across the border =(

Your son just reminded me of him .=)

Stay in touch & have a safe journey,

Massalama,

desertmoon

"The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better, then lo! he, between whom and thee there was enmity (will become) as though he was a bosom friend" [41:34]

Wsalaam, Thanks for your lovely commnets. you Never know i may be ringing you when Ibrahim is driving me crazy for a little help! :) Please stay in touch we will be joining you in doha on 5th of August inshallah.

Masalaama, Afia

Afia ,sorry I don't know of any nurseries as I don't have any children.But can I babysit your super adorable son ?He is so cute ,mashallah .=)

massalama.

desertmoon.

"The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better, then lo! he, between whom and thee there was enmity (will become) as though he was a bosom friend" [41:34]

we're from Karachi....though I've never really lived there, my husband was brought up there!

I'll be in Doha by the end of this week, Inshallah.

What part of Pakistan are you from?

Lets continue thru private messaging.

Take Care

Guys and girls,

many thanks for all your replys. I shall take on board all you advice and maybe get to meet some of

you soon. Thanks

Hello,

Yes you are right. My parents are originally from pakistan and moved to the UK about 35 years ago.

I was born in the Uk and have lived here ever since. My husband is from pakistan and moved to the UK

4 years ago. We have just had our flights and accomodation booked and hopefully arrive on the 5th August. Where abouts in pakistan are you from? We should get in touch when we settle in. I think we can do with as many friends as possible ;)

Hi Afia

I feel just as nervous as you do, I'm moving to Doha from Canada.

I have a 2.5 year old son, my husband has just joined qatar airways, and we're really looking for a circle of friends who we can socialize with.

I'm originally from pakistan....ur name sounds as if u're from the sub-continent too.

you should join to Qatarliving social group. :-) Dont think you are interested to go with Qatarliving mum group.

Hold on a quick min Novita77,

First thing, I understand that u r a mum by looking at few posts by urself...

Secondly, I m not a mum i m a boy who is from India but trying to make a life in Qatar since my family is here...a boy of 25 yrs though(so a man wud be more approp)...

Regd Mum that was a suggestion to the other mums in here...

So thats why a suggestion where i incurred for ur advice...

So happy day mother...take care...

I am doing Qatarliving mum coffee morning monthly recently. This month is the second one.

Ladies Night Out with the children is not suitable with my timing ... my son in bed by 8 and on the weekend normally we spend time together with family.

I do planning to meet up with Han19 with the kiddies next friday. Would you like to join us (havent check your profile, but i assume you are a mum too like us)? Pls drop a PM to Han19 for timing and places.

And also pls check Qatarmum group on the group section.

Hey buddy...

First up welcome to Doha very soon...second...the only thing that u shud be worried about is the heat and wind out here...take care of that...and i m sure QL willl take care of u...

and Ur little one of course...

Its a big move getting away from ur freinds and loved ones and starting a new life...so try to take it step by step...and ur kid shud do absoluletly fine...

Come on down here and then maybe the other moms shud start having Mom's night out with their children like Ladies Night outs...What do u think Han19 and Novita...?

You are welcome to PM me your email and I will send you the most recent issue of "Mums the Word" newsletter. One local mom sends it out and it's got some good info in it. Playdates, coffee mornings, etc. Well, I just realized the newsletter is saved on my computer in Doha and I'm back home for the summer. Can email to you in September or check out expatwoman.com on the Doha chatboard and someone may be able to help. I believe May/June was the latest issue and another one will come out in September. That site it also good for keeping up with what's going on for moms and kids in Doha. Best wishes!

there are some playgroup around Doha. But they are shut normally during summer holiday. Will be back after summer holiday. As Azzy said, have a look in Qatarliving mums group ... i hv posted some information there.

Welcome to Doha and let me know if you need any help.

Many Thanks azliana

All will be willing to help you out...PM me if you need any help...

I'll scout some nurseries for you and forward to your PM the websites and contact number as soon as I have time tomorrow...good night!!!

I shall get in touch with the mums in Qatar group.

Thanking you for your warm welcome!

there are nurseries that can accommodate your sweet child.

You can also check the upper right hand corner of this page and click on the "Qatar Groups" and check the Mums in Qatar Group.

Or you can send a PM to Han19, Novita77 as they are QL Mums who are very active in this forum...

In behalf of the QL members...welocme to QL and Doha, Qatar!!!