one of the points to note from this incident is the prevailing sponsorship system in this country. it is not for us to decide whether the man is right or wrong. let the courts decide that. but the abuse of the exit permit system in this country by such "nationals" gives a whole new meaning to the "slavery" term.

being held hostage in the belgian ambassador's villa might sound a bit dramatic but better than twittering from within a jail..

with Qatar wanting to become the next cultural, art, sport, etc.. capitals of the Middle East, isnt the shady exit permit system a bit medieval to be still practiced in this country?

Or is Qatar on track to become a modernised medieval tribal country?