Yes, they're adding traffic lights, and it's a good thing. Roundabouts are definitely a bad idea in high-traffic intersections, but they're way better in low-traffic ones. (And I wouldn't blame the roundabouts for all the accidents!)

Regarding "I can't believe she's wearing that" -- it certainly gives me a greater appreciation for some people's impression of Western women. We definitely dress in ways that no "respectable" woman would dress in many parts of the world.

Being able to talk intelligently about Islam was my primary motivation for moving to Qatar. And I've been enjoying talking to my neighbors, who were very nervous about me moving into "enemy territory," about how wonderful the Qatari people are and how they have restrained themselves from beheading me as an infidel. :-)