Qatari Traditions amidst Rapid Development

jane01
By jane01

As Qatar celebrates National Day on Sunday, paying tribute to the creation of an independent state, there are fears that old traditions are at risk of being lost.

Oil money has attracted thousands of foreigners, and Qataris are now a minority in their own country.

Al Jazeera's Soraya Lennie reports from Qatar.

(via Al Jazeera English)

By anonymous• 25 Dec 2011 21:07
anonymous

This good

By iamaster• 24 Dec 2011 13:59
Rating: 4/5
iamaster

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By flor1212• 18 Dec 2011 19:34
flor1212

of the modernization? Just asking.

By ghazalz• 18 Dec 2011 16:50
ghazalz

Along with the modernization they have their own rich culture!

By Knorkasthur• 18 Dec 2011 14:27
Rating: 4/5
Knorkasthur

some traditions have to be held to^^

By britexpat• 18 Dec 2011 13:46
britexpat

Traditions , culture , way of life. Change is inevitable.

By kkforever young• 18 Dec 2011 13:07
kkforever young

please list the traditions

By anonymous• 18 Dec 2011 10:54
anonymous

Yes. LNG has been a double-edged sword.

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