tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738485019962980262.post8778227327063723720..comments2023-07-07T16:30:51.646+03:00Comments on Sybil & Kristi's Qatari Adventures: The People are SpeakingJust Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802006723093743285noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738485019962980262.post-90720277019875061172011-02-18T09:06:01.966+03:002011-02-18T09:06:01.966+03:00Nigel, I knew I could count on your for some in de...Nigel, I knew I could count on your for some in depth analysis. I'm glad you are in agreement that all will be well in the end. I hope Singapore is treating you well. Keep up the Mr. Fix It work on your beautiful new home ~ looking forward to updates.<br /><br />Thanks, Anonymous ;) Our safety is a priority.Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802006723093743285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738485019962980262.post-34221307880944447212011-02-17T20:31:46.184+03:002011-02-17T20:31:46.184+03:00I agree with Nigel....the Qataris have witnessed p...I agree with Nigel....the Qataris have witnessed profound progress in the last 30 years. Life is good for them. If anybody would/should have complaints it would likely be the workers imported from India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and so on. <br /><br />Be safe, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-738485019962980262.post-21400094022132978672011-02-17T18:42:27.030+03:002011-02-17T18:42:27.030+03:00Hmm... There is discontent in Qatar, but I don'...Hmm... There is discontent in Qatar, but I don't think it is great enough to bring down the al-Thani dynasty.<br /><br />There is certainly anger at land deals that have seen some families forced to sell land to the government for the high-profile developments.<br /><br />There are a small number of exiles whose families were involved in previous unsuccessful coup attempts. There is one guy in particular who tries to bring together opposition to the current government.<br /><br />There is also the issue of Gulf Arabs who were brought to Qatar to serve in the police or army in exchange for a promise of Qatari citizenship. Some were given passports only to have them confiscated when they were seen as unwelcome intruders. Often, when passports were revoked it has meant that two or three generations of Qataris have become stateless.<br /><br />There is a growing number of Indians born and raised in Qatar who are becoming disenchanted with the way they are treated in the land of their birth.<br /><br />All of this is unlikely to matter in a small wealthy country, where the majority of the Qataris believe they are likely to lead happier lives than their parents.Nigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628251079313923685noreply@blogger.com