Hunting In Qatar: Sometimes Noble, Sometimes Pitiful
DANIEL M. VARISCO: Falconry is a vital part of identity particular in the Gulf states. Technology has enabled development of the sport, not always for the better, though. …
Qatar World Cup 2022: Sponsorship versus Principle – To Serve or not to Serve?
JAMES M. DORSEY: The outcome of FIFA’s dispute with Brazil and Russia is certain to shape the soccer body’s certainly forthcoming debate with Qatar.…
Qatar Makes Labour Rights Commitments, Yields to World Cup Pressure
JAMES M. DORSEY: Qatar has vowed to ensure that contractors involved in preparations for the 2022 World Cup will adhere to international labour laws…
Pork, Alcohol and Qatar: Setting the Limits to ‘Modernity’ and Global Ambition
JAMES M. DORSEY: The debate will determine Qatar’s effort to become a global sports hub, and its positioning as a forward-looking sponsor of change.…
Qatar Alcohol Ban Underlines Internal Tensions
JAMES M. DORSEY: Alcohol has been banned on the Pearl Qatar, dubbed the 'Arab Riviera'. It's the latest manifestation of internal discord. …
Blatter U-Turn Sees Door Closed on FIFA Investigation of Qatar’s World Cup Win
JAMES M. DORSEY: Sepp Blatter, a month after opening the door to an investigation of the Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, has declared "case closed".…
Worrying Times: FIFA Opens Door to Investigation of Qatar’s World Cup Bid
JAMES M. DORSEY: In a worrying development for Qatar, the FIFA president has opened the door to a possible investigation into its successful World Cup bid.…
Multiculturalism: A Practical Approach
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Western leaders have recently branded 'multiculturalism' a 'failure'. To succeed practical programmes need to nurture it. …
News Analysis: ‘Are You Lookin’ at Me, Ben Ali?’
NEWS ANALYSIS: Legendary American film star, supporter of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, Robert de Niro, is sure events in the Arab world will inspire very interesting film-making. …
Qatar Surprises Again, Announces Elections
DAVID ROBERTS: Another fascinating move from a fascinating country. Qatar has again seized the mantle of leadership in the Arab world...…
