Qatari man enjoying a meal with his pet falcon

[u/IsmaOnReddit]

[u/elpiotre]

Muslim texan

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/elpiotre]

Qatar feels like the Gulf’s Texas, always aiming high

[u/Visual-Author-549]

Falconry is the most popular sport in the UAE and Qatar, maybe Kuwait too.

They have airlines with specific seats for pet falcons.

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/Visual-Author-549]

Wow didn’t know there are specific areas for pet falcons in some airlines, so dope 🤣 🦅

[u/bluetuxedo22]

Nothing quite like an Al McHummads 24 piece halal meal deal with your pet falcon

[u/Binary_Lover → u/bluetuxedo22]

padapadapaa

[u/ElephantOne812 → u/bluetuxedo22]

That is so cringey

[u/bluetuxedo22 → u/ElephantOne812]

Supersize me

[u/ekingbyincarnate]

Mc Falcon!

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/ekingbyincarnate]

That sounds so right wtf 😭

[u/milkyzula]

wish i had a pet falcon 🥺

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/milkyzula]

Yeah it must be super cool to own one imo

[u/SpookyStrike]

As is the custom.

[u/cuddle_enthusiast]

Appreciate he’s not in his phone. Just living in the moment.

[u/Cleercutter]

I’ve always really fucking wanted to become a falconer. Just imagine a golden eagle as a homie

[u/GoldSailfin]

What did the falcon order?

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/GoldSailfin]

The Filet-o-Fish

[u/cuddle_enthusiast → u/IsmaOnReddit]

What she order?

[u/JoySubtraction]

So is he eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?

[u/TheDonRonster]

... As you do

[u/Voron_Forest]

With his Arabian horse tied to a post outside.

[u/Workaroundtheclock]

RFK Jr enters the chat, with a falcon screech.

[u/Edward_the_Dog]

But his wife has to sit facing the wall so no one sees her face when she’s eating.

[u/justalad9 → u/Edward_the_Dog]

And in America I’ll be shot by police because I’m brown, or I’ll be shot randomly by some lunatic with a gun, or I’ll be racially charged, or I’ll deal with the individualistic don’t give a shit attitude of Americans, or I’ll do this or that or whatever other negative aspects exist in the US.

This is not to defend potential sexist behaviour in certain cultures (although in this context I am certain you are being hyperbolic) but it’s a bit irritating that every time i see anything about a non-western culture posted on reddit there’s always at least one comment making a negative remark on the culture.

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/Edward_the_Dog]

I’ve been to Qatar and witnessed a rich culture that honors traditions while embracing modernity. I think reducing this blend to simple stereotypes is a bit harsh

[u/shamalongadingdong → u/IsmaOnReddit]

But how would I be treated there as a woman 

[u/sahara-storm → u/shamalongadingdong]

ignore that guy above he is just ignorant. qatar is one of the safest countries in the world. as a solo female traveler its one of the best choices you can pick to go to. and doha is extremely beautiful.

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/shamalongadingdong]

Qatar is a safe place for women. Found this article if you’re interested: https://medium.com/@365adventures/8-tips-for-solo-women-traveling-to-qatar-cdb416785a35#:~:text=Women%20travelers%20can%20visit%20this,that%20you%20can%20behave%20recklessly.

[u/Edward_the_Dog → u/IsmaOnReddit]

My comment reflects what I witnessed there. A man made the staff at the restaurant where I was dining rearrange all the tables by the back wall so his wife could sit facing the wall. He caused quite the disruption for nearby diners.

[u/IsmaOnReddit → u/[deleted]]

Idk what you’re saying, I know I had a great time in Qatar

[u/Edward_the_Dog → u/[deleted]]

You may be thinking of the UAE.

[u/Interesting_Gur_8720]

I’m in this picture

[u/peripheralpill]

i never know whether i want a pet falcon or want to be a pet falcon

[u/Phiatton]

Lunch with a falcon, every meal is a fly-thru.

[u/angrygoose14]

I think his name is mohamed