FS you might have a good point there. I know a lot of people who think that every Qatari has some link to someone very important. In fact a few years back a friend of mine jokingly said...in order to be a called a true Qatari, they have to have prove to other Qatari's that they have "wasta" with at least three people who hold a good post in various organizations :P

Dont know how far that is true but its a shame really. All the Qatari's in my office are so freaking friendly and helpful perhaps i should invite them out with us next time :P