The flight landed at Doha which looked like beads of different hues embedded on a golden carpet. The flight bore resemblance to a bus fully packed with Malayalees. Only Malayalam syllables were audible. Only Malayalam songs from mobiles rendered the air. After bidding goodbye to the co-travellers in Malayalam, I left to find an accomodation. I enquired for a room in English. But the reply came in Malayalam. `Where are you from Kerala?' On knowing about the purpose of visit, a bright glow could be seen on the face. The keys for the room were exchanged along with greetings. The next day, I left for a hotel with trepidation, in search of food. I was panicky on what to eat? Some words frequently heard from our native land like vellappam, kadala curry, porotta, chicken masala, poori, payaru curry, chaya. What do I eat? A typical Kerala style lunch for afternoon. It's Malayalees everywhere. And only Malayalam can be heard. We are tying to refurbish Qatar with our Malayalam. Qatar has turned into a small Kerala.

Qatar is getting transformed every hour and minute. Cranes, flying around the sky, seems like working round the clock. Underneath them are thousands of workers who work tirelessly. Concrete jungles line up both sides. New roads being laid with definite projects altering the landscape of Qatar. Many development projects sprucing up all around. Despite frantic
development, life moves on with no major stumbling blocks. That is Qatar. Everyone's own Qatar.

Qatar is getting ready to welcome the forthcoming FIFA World Cup football in 2022. Aged and needless buildings are being pulled down. New buildings are being constructed with a far-sighted reach. Qatar is gearing up for a facelift in a span of 7 years. With the onus of conducting the World Cup football, the country is bound to offer best services with the faith and belief entrusted on them. The Indian community has contributed immensely to the country's progress. Qatar is striving to acknowledge the contributions made by the Indian community. Several well-known Malayalees form part of this rich soil. And new generations too are getting into it.

Long time back, Malayalees reached the place by sailing in Urus for weeks and months. Even a letter sent would be received on hands after months. The days of attempting to dial phone numbers and that getting jinxed have faded into memory. The era of cassette letters have died. Exchange of communication to homeland has become easier now. The growth of technology have eased the hard feelings. Malayalees who lead their lives in front of computers and mobiles daily, are now spending quality time with families. With the airline companies reaching out with several options, Malayalees could arrive at their destination within hours. The distance encountered during past years have now receded. Amidst this, Malayalees and Malayalee organizations have fixed their roots in various fields namely industries, culture or in social life. The bridge of harmony that was laid with Kerala long back is now glued strongly unmindful of rough weathers.