I’ve been driving to work in Gulf countries for 14 years, 10 of those years in Doha. From my perspective, if one is not a solid defensive driver or if they are prone to getting agitated from reckless drivers, what would be the point of someone renting a car in Doha and tempting fate? I stand by my earlier posting about the local driving habits and the very real downside of confronting or showing your annoyance at reckless drivers. I have personally known several people who proved to be the ‘cautionary tale’. That being said, you are absolutely correct about the plethora of taxis and the low cost of the service provided.