Current freeze on hiring expats. However this is expected to be lifted early next year in anticipation of the arrival of their first A330. They require time on type (A320/A300) approx. 500 hrs and a current ATPL. QA has howver recruited pilots without time on type. I guess they can be a little more selective now in light of recent international events!!
Apparently the company's expansion plans are still on track. QA has not been significantly affected by the terrorist attacks as most of their passenger loads are to the sub-continent etc. The country and company continues to grow.
Hope this helps.
Max