Comanche,
There seems to be two questions here. What is it like to live in Qatar?, and "What is it like to work for QA?"
In answer to the first, and as posted on another thread, I spent the whole of a Sunday afternoon recently, talking to families over in the UK for a break. Most of them had been in Doha for over 5 years, and couldn't wait to get back, even with the impending Iraq crisis. They work for Qatar Gas. They visit Dubai, for short breaks, when the want a bit more "cosmopolitan" exposure. They have nothing but praise for the standard of living they enjoy, the sports facilities, and the education system, right up to "A"-level.
I haven't been to Dubai for 2 years. Previous to that, I made a few short business trips, and lived there for three years, back in the 80s. My impression was that although the infrastructure had been improved, some of the Eastern European "influences" had not added to the quality of the place! However, I would still go back and work there, if the opportunity arose. One person I spoke to has been there for over 20 years, and he is thinking of retiring there!
As for working for QA, there are plenty of threads on this. If you haven't already, suggest you contact one of those who seems to enjoy it there, and one of those who doesn't, but makes a sensible argument to support this.
Good luck.
