I agree with genesis. Lots of speculation. Probably some department or business insiders that did not like the change leaked the new policy to the press in hopes of creating backlash and getting it stopped. If so, it worked.
Deepb--The Gulf Times article stated that the plan was suspended partly because of complaints from major businesses who worried about the effects of a visa policy change. Some department in Qatar might throw another tantrum, but it will likely have the same result (nothing changes). For now, Qatar is too reliant on the free flow of members of that list into the country. As soon as it is less reliant, then it can (and probably will) make the visa changes. I would see it as a sign of Qatar's economic independence rather than its aggregate wealth or global importance.
I agree with genesis. Lots of speculation. Probably some department or business insiders that did not like the change leaked the new policy to the press in hopes of creating backlash and getting it stopped. If so, it worked.
Deepb--The Gulf Times article stated that the plan was suspended partly because of complaints from major businesses who worried about the effects of a visa policy change. Some department in Qatar might throw another tantrum, but it will likely have the same result (nothing changes). For now, Qatar is too reliant on the free flow of members of that list into the country. As soon as it is less reliant, then it can (and probably will) make the visa changes. I would see it as a sign of Qatar's economic independence rather than its aggregate wealth or global importance.