Skeptic in Qatar

In 2006 I moved to Qatar and things are not what many people in North America would expect - it is not like how the Middle East is portrayed in the media. I'm also a fan of skepticism and science so wondered how this works here in Qatar. Since I'm here for a while I figured I'd use the time to get to know this country better and with this blog you can learn along with me. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - So what posts have been popular recently . . .

Friday, September 09, 2022

The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

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So last night it was announced that the Queen had suddenly passed away. I suppose this day was coming, she was 96 after all, but given her m...
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Friday, August 12, 2022

Summer Vacation Part 1 - Norway

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I just got back from a one month vacation. The timing was good as a Covid wave went through Qatar over the last few weeks (I'm guessing ...
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Friday, July 08, 2022

Qatar Coronavirus Updates -- Masks Restrictions Back in Place

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As I expected the Government has put some restrictions back in place. Masks are now required at indoor public places. People were generally ...
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Qatar Coronavirus Updates -- With Relaxed Restrictions Comes More Cases

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Qatar has relaxed almost all restrictions now. You do need to show your Ethteraz app to enter places but mask-wearing is not enforced (many ...
Friday, May 13, 2022

Qatar Coronavirus Updates - Cases Increasing

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Recently got back from Eid Vacation, I'll post about that later.  Discouraged to see that cases are rising again in Qatar, I am guessing...
Saturday, April 16, 2022

A New Mall - the Vendome

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 [Coronavirus cases are hovering around 100 a day, some days less than a 100, others more. Hospitalizations are under 30 and only one person...
Saturday, April 02, 2022

Ramadan Kareem!

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It's Ramadan, the announcement was made last night.  Time for a month of fasting from first light (~4am) until sunset at around 6pm.  Sp...
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I'm an accountant, skeptic, and fan of science and science education. By the way I am not Muslim. Nor do I play one on TV.
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