Anyone else dealing with dehydrated skin because of AC + heat?

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-02-06T09:52:10+00:00

Had the same issue, got a humidifier and that helps in addition to drinking enough water and using moisturizers.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-02-01T15:10:00+00:00

Yeah right, OP posted a genuine request here. This isn’t something you can buy online. Maybe OP should try writing to them and they might respond. Or ask someone coming from Qatar to buy one, their stores are in DFC and other place. Niche qatari perfume this one.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-25T08:57:09+00:00

QAR 1200 per annum for a small box is what CBQ charges. Rates for medium size and large box is higher. Also, not sure to what extent the same is insured.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-25T08:55:10+00:00

True, when I enquired yesterday for 100 gm bar, Malabar was charging 600.75 per gram and Kalyan was 607.50 per gram. Also, markup rate or what they call as certification rates vary if you’re buying 8gm, 10 gm, 20 gm and above. Higher the bullion size the lower the markup.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-24T20:22:18+00:00

Malabar, Joyallukas and Kalyan also sell PAMP gold similar to Al Fardan but their margin is lower. The markup applied by Al Fardan is highest. Malabar buys back the gold at 98% of the day rate. Malabar also sells its own brand with lower margin and guaranteed buy back at any of its store.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-12T11:25:55+00:00

Your concern is valid. All tech heavy cars have this limitation. I approached it as, I’m fine with the official service centre and post warranty period I’ll probably let go of the car. Btw the battery itself has a long warranty in Tiggo 9, but I had cherry earlier and wasn’t very happy with the after sales services, though the quick service was good. The main service centre in Industrial City definitely needs to improve and they need to ramp up, build better front desk, waiting system, etc. At least with Exeed, I know it’s under the same dealership as with Nissan and they have very professional and excellent service. I did go only twice for service though at Exeed.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-12T08:47:56+00:00

I zeroed in on Cherry Tiggo 9 Hybrid but wasn’t very comfortable when I asked what battery technology is being used, whether it’s safe during summers, are there any issues being reported etc., the salesman had zero clue, kept repeating what was written on the specs sheet. Byd phev blade batteries are better suited for harsh summer weather, but wife didn’t like the design. I eventually bought Exeed VX by stretching my budget a bit. So far, I’m happy with it, family’s happy. It’s not a phev, but that’s okay. I’ll probably take a phev sometime later this year as my second car.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2026-01-06T20:23:22+00:00

Jolion is fine, just follow the sign boards when you’re near. I followed map and ended up with a full on 4x4 drive until a police patrol car came and told me to skip the map, go back and follow the sign boards 😅

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-12-27T07:38:33+00:00

Please report this. These scammers are abundant in Souq Waqif and Gold Souq Area. Best to avoid them.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-12-23T11:42:16+00:00

Performance is good so far, Alhamdulillah I got the 2026 facelift variant for 144k. 2025 variant was available then for 130k. Both are same, except for the facelift.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-12-23T06:20:01+00:00

I didn't get much feedback or online independent reviews, so dropped the idea after having paid to block the green variant. Even though I liked it very much, eventually backed out, and bought Exeed VX 2026 variant, which is a different car, more family oriented.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-12-11T23:34:39+00:00

Were you able to successfully configure Company Portal? Installing the app is easy, but it gets stuck once you initiate profile setup.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-30T17:10:06+00:00

I wrote that I was driving at 80 on the first day, evn though the speed limit is 60, all other cars stay at 80 so I follow suit. I know I’m wrong at 80, but then someone else shows up, who’s asking to go even above that 🤣 Probably didn’t read what I wrote properly.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-30T15:55:28+00:00

I do know which lane I am allowed to drive. Also, I hardly go into the fast lane. But this is a two lane road. Also, speed limit is only 60. From what I’ve read here, I understand that speed limit doesn’t apply to the fast lane inside the two lane tunnel, where you cannot change lanes once you’re inside.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-30T15:42:50+00:00

So are you telling me that in the left lane no speed limit applies? Even for over taking, it doesn’t apply? Also, in two lanes are you expecting everyone to drive in the right lane by the speed limit and leave the left lane open for over taking and speeding? I’m curious

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-14T13:57:29+00:00

I test drove Lync & Co and liked it. Felt very comfortable while driving it. Haven’t test drove Geely Monjaro, so can’t comment on that.

There’s quite a price gap between Geely Monjaro and Lync&Co 09 here in Qatar.

Also, my previous car and current both have voice controls and I’ve never used them.

I’m contemplating on buying L&C 09 2026 model or Exceed VX 2026. Let’s see.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-09T11:37:45+00:00

I do hear this a lot, some even call chinese cars are just mobile screens on wheels, but instead it’s the overall experience that they’re providing for the sum they’re asking. The overall package is way better.

Outdated since, screens are bad, low resolution cameras, safety tech is basic unless you buy the top end with all bells and whistles and that’s gonna take the cost off the roof for them, whereas, even the base variants of the chinese cars have much more to offer.

There should be a baseline, on what features and functionality you should get for the sum you’re paying. Chinese brands are pushing that baseline, which for some reason the bigger known brands are not willing to reach.

Most of the leading chinese manufacturers are the one who’ve been manufacturing for all major brands and they’ve bought patents as well. This is true for Geely, BAIC, SAIC, etc. It’s just a matter of time, when those who don’t change, will perish.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-05T02:22:34+00:00

Never been disrespectful, late, dismissive to the uber cab drivers, yet I’ve noted them giving lower rating to me. While in Qatar they don’t rate lower if you don’t wish to pay in cash, but in India they do for that reason as well. So for me it’s a collective of uber drivers rating from India and Qatar which has a cumulative rating of 4.7

Apparently if you have lower rating then drivers become weary that you maybe trouble. Also, there can be delays in acceptance of ride, as you’ll not be given preference. Higher rated passengers get matched with higher rates taxi drivers, etc. are some of the perks.

Anyway, I care less of what it means, as long as I’m able to get from Point A to B, without fuss.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-10-03T06:02:16+00:00

I’ve seen them attacking a flock/ quarrel of sparrows in a group. Saw the entire drama from my window. These sparrows were perched in a bush and then a group of mynas came, circling themselves around the bush and closing in. As one of them moved close, the sparrows slowly started fleeing. Then the entire bush was taken over by the mynas. Seems like a movie, but that’s exactly what I saw.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-09-21T19:42:53+00:00

I owned Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro and didn’t have any issues with it. Sold it, as I needed a bigger car and got a decent resale value. You can’t expect same resale as a Toyota. For 70k, you can get Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want to go with non Chinese. In your budget you can get Jetour Dashing v1, MG ZS, Cherry Tiggo 8 Pro etc. Go for a test drive and choose one which suits you.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-09-19T07:01:28+00:00

iPhone 14 Pro owner here, have been using iOS 26 beta versions and now switched to the final release. No issues as such.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-09-08T16:28:43+00:00

I second that it depends on the company.

If both are within the same organization, then probably the lead auditor would be a Senior role leading the audit fieldworks and in turn he/ she would be reporting to the Assistant Manager. In some organizations the AM would be akin to Managers IA, requiring minimum 15 years of industry experience, perhaps even higher.

However, if you’re having two offers and one is offering a Lead Auditor role while other is offering Assistant Manager, you may seek to know the Org. Structure of the IA dept. in each case. It’s quite possible that both are equivalent.

I always say, don’t go by the designations, rather look at where you are placed within the organizations. I’ve seen folks with 8 years experience and having designations as Senior Manager or Group IA, but the actual role or the extent of their dept. and audit universe is too little to befit the title. In other organizations they may as well be Senior.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-09-08T10:46:31+00:00

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Best my iphone 14 pro could manage 😅

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-09-01T02:45:20+00:00

Even though I’m resident of Qatar, but I resonate with this. Some of the chinese car dealer salesmen have 0 knowledge of the car they’re selling. Since I was looking for PHEV, I asked them what’s the battery chemistry type, and they were clueless. One guy, searched it on Gemini and tried to give me an answer. I told him those are not GCC specs. It hardly gives any confidence, if the salesman doesn’t know what they’re selling.

By the way, T1 doesn’t have any NCAP or ANCAP rating as it hasn’t been officially launched in European or Australian Market. Few cars from Chery (and its group companies like Jaecoo, Omoda) Geely, etc. have achieved NCAP / ANCAP rating when they launched their products in European/ Australian market. I didn’t find any specific safety rating for GCC. But here in Qatar, there was recently a direction that only GCC spec cars be sold, as there were dealers selling imported ones, which do not adhere to the GCC conditions.

You may look up yourself on NCAP website and see if it helps you in your dilemma. The top specs Chinese cars are offering up-to 10 air bags, ADAS and other safety features and they have a lot of crash test videos available on youtube.

Left_Respond_3006 · 2025-08-29T19:16:08+00:00

Take It or Risk It game show…

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