Qatar

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

Qatar 2022: New Labour Laws Set To Be Announced

Qatar 2022: New Labour Laws Set To Be Announced

JAMES M. DORSEY: With pressure mounting by the day the Qatari authorities are set to announce a huge set of changes to the kafala system …

A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change

A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change

JAMES DORSEY: Qatar has taken a beating in the court of international public opinion recently but a major debate has been sparked …

‘Kafala’ – The System That Threatens Qatar’s World Cup

‘Kafala’ – The System That Threatens Qatar’s World Cup

JAMES M. DORSEY: …

Qatar’s World Cup: Striking While it’s (Very) Hot

Qatar’s World Cup: Striking While it’s (Very) Hot

JAMES M. DORSEY: Activists have stepped up calls for a boycott of the 2022 World Cup if Qatar fails to bring conditions for its majority foreign work force in line with international labor standards. …

Qatar’s Surprise Abdication: So What Happens Next?

Qatar’s Surprise Abdication: So What Happens Next?

DAVID ROBERTS: Once again Qatar has caught the world by surprise with an abdication which has resulted in one of the world's youngest leaders coming to power. …

A Happy Accident: The Undiscovered Joy of Doha

A Happy Accident: The Undiscovered Joy of Doha

SARAH WALTON: If you happen to find yourself in Doha by accident, and a lot of people do, here's a guide to the high-spots. …

‘A Difficult Neigbourhood’: How Qatar Manages Its Relations

‘A Difficult Neigbourhood’: How Qatar Manages Its Relations

DAVID ROBERTS: The Qatari authorities have a very difficult diplomatic tightrope to walk and they have to play their hand with consistent skill …

Keeping the Balance: Qatar’s Rulers Walk Tightrope

Keeping the Balance: Qatar’s Rulers Walk Tightrope

DAVID ROBERTS: Qatar's been punching above its weight in foreign affairs but its rulers are mindful of the voices of its small local population …

‘Un-Layshed’: New Multimedia Project Targets Teens

‘Un-Layshed’: New Multimedia Project Targets Teens

M. LYNX-QUALEY: A new initiative is designed to encourage teens and young adults, a notoriously unreceptive group, to discover the joy of reading. …

Al Jazeera’s Fading Arab Fortunes Lead To New Strategy

Al Jazeera’s Fading Arab Fortunes Lead To New Strategy

JAMES M. DORSEY: Various reasons - many of them political - have led to a drop in viewership across the Arab world. Time to look elsewhere for new audiences. …

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