Qatar

One of the smallest, politically most nimble GCC states. Home to Al Jazeera, enormous gas reserves and the World Cup 2022

Qatar to Sell Gas to Israel ‘Below Cost Price’?

Qatar to Sell Gas to Israel ‘Below Cost Price’?

DAVID ROBERTS: Why does Qatar seemingly so often seek Israeli support, particularly when it, at the very least, causes friction within the GCC and with Qatar and Iran?…

Oh No… Doha enters Tallest Building Competition

Oh No… Doha enters Tallest Building Competition

DAVID ROBERTS: We've managed to avoid the worst of Dubai's excesses - until now. Yes, Doha is set to enter the region's competition to build the world's tallest tower.…

Newspapers Inconsistent Over Blogger Arrests

Newspapers Inconsistent Over Blogger Arrests

MATT J. DUFFY: The question all UAE, and indeed regional, newsrooms ask is what is the responsible approach. A responsibility to reporting the facts, or to safeguard their future.…

Qataris Rally in Support of Libya Strikes

Qataris Rally in Support of Libya Strikes

OMAR CHATRIWALA: Scores of people rallied outside Libya's embassy in Qatar on Sunday, calling for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to go. "I want [Gaddafi] dead," said one.…

What Troubles? It’s Hard to Get Too Angry in Qatar

What Troubles? It’s Hard to Get Too Angry in Qatar

SHABINA S. KHATRI: Qatar is a welfare state that financially-speaking takes care of its people. The 350,000 nationals enjoy an average per capita income of $75,000 annually.…

2022 World Cup Driving Qatari Labour Clean Up

2022 World Cup Driving Qatari Labour Clean Up

JAMES DORSEY: The workers are a necessarily evil, but over time they are almost certain to change the nature of society – a notion that sends chills down Qatari spines.…

Qatar Gains Upper Hand in Battle for FIFA

Qatar Gains Upper Hand in Battle for FIFA

JAMES M. DORSEY: Qatar is flexing its muscle, rejecting calls by Sepp Blatter to move the tournament to winter or co-host it with other Gulf states. …

Money Talks: Qatar’s WC Bid Fits SWF Strategy

Money Talks: Qatar’s WC Bid Fits SWF Strategy

JAMES M. DORSEY: Flush with cash, Qatar spared no cost in its campaign to win the bid the World Cup. But are there ethical questions here?…

Qatari Civil Servants Salary Tied to Performance

Qatari Civil Servants Salary Tied to Performance

DAVID ROBERTS: The Qatari Government is to be applauded for linking civil servants' bonuses to performance. Let the battle with 'wasta' begin. …

Qatar World Cup in Jan?  No Surprise There…

Qatar World Cup in Jan? No Surprise There…

DAVID ROBERTS: So Sepp Blatter has begun the softening up for the first ever Winter World Cup. It makes sense, you know.... …