did u check with the store where u purchased ur phone? mine, i had it configured by the salesperson there and they registered me to itunes using u.k. based account. afterwhich, i was able to enter itunes website and download free apps. also, if u want to purchase apps with prices, u can buy gift cards from the store which u can use to redeem apps from the site. lowest amount of the cards they sale start from 105qar or equivalent to 15pounds.