I have never had any problems meeting and becoming friends with Qataris (male & female).

I am a female, and even when I am shopping I have Qatari girls coming to me to ask me questions or just to say hi, how are you, where are you from... All my Qatari friends are very genuine people, and are very respectful and interested in my culture, as well as I am in theirs.

I even visited my landlords house multiple times to have dinner with the family, during Ramadan & Eid. They always ask me to come by and meet their family.

I think it really has to do with attitude. Also I found that lots of people are simply scared to talk to Qataris, but for example, when I walk into an office/elevator/whatever I greet the person that is there and always end up having fun conversations.

In the desert I have met the most fun people, but you just have to be openminded and trusting!