Qatar is doing well but it still has a long way to go. Being rich per capita is highly relative and as someone pointed out above;it's not difficult with the tiny population we have here.

The real challenge is being progressive. Most expats are here in a time biding mode or for the love of savings. Iám yet to come across expats who are genuinely happy. The feeling of belongingness simply doesnt exist. Thanks to the attitude of some locals who wouldnt allow you to feel at home here even if you are born in this country.The success of a country like Qatar can truly be measured in terms of its success in assimilating the expat population and making them feel welcome IMHO. Afterall,its the expats who have built this country and are still running it.