I think Qatar will have to loosen up, perhaps become more cosmopolitian, like the model of Dubai. You can't have people yelling at strangers in the mall because they're wearing shorts during a major international event like this, after all. Culturally, they have a lot of growing up to do to get ready for all the tourists!
I';m really hoping they actually follow thru on their promises of a metro and more taxis, as well as improved roads and infrastructure. These things are needed badly!
More importantly, I'm hoping we don't see an upsurge in worker abuse: a lot of what I'm hearing predicts that huge numbers of labourers will be imported, and there is a good chance they won't be treated properly. I'm hoping that isn't true, and Qatar takes this as an opportunity to prove they are a fair, equitable country.
Hi when world cup was in south Africa I provided support and advice, they are incredibly poor country and people have nothing in some areas, i was so impressed, because sa managed to pull together to make it work.
I am looking after Olympics here in uk, before my move to Qatar later this year... The uk is getting very well prepared.. I am very hopeful that Qatar can be the best... Learning from mistakes of others...
all i can say hope for the best, Qatar is a rich country but I just hope they use their money wisely which for me is a difficult thing to achieve, But still hope is not lost
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I think Qatar will have to loosen up, perhaps become more cosmopolitian, like the model of Dubai. You can't have people yelling at strangers in the mall because they're wearing shorts during a major international event like this, after all. Culturally, they have a lot of growing up to do to get ready for all the tourists!
I';m really hoping they actually follow thru on their promises of a metro and more taxis, as well as improved roads and infrastructure. These things are needed badly!
More importantly, I'm hoping we don't see an upsurge in worker abuse: a lot of what I'm hearing predicts that huge numbers of labourers will be imported, and there is a good chance they won't be treated properly. I'm hoping that isn't true, and Qatar takes this as an opportunity to prove they are a fair, equitable country.
Britexapt:
What has the following points got 2 do with the WC or sports in general?
1-Alcohol more readily available.
2-Open mixing of male / females
Lets see what it will bring, Qataris will have to solve how to deal with it themselves.
A more open society.
Freer Press.
Much better infrastructure.
Alcohol more readily available.
Open mixing of male / females
Yes but what kind of changes do you expect to occur? concretely...
Change is inevitable. For some, it will be a step forward. For others a step too far.
I agree
Hi when world cup was in south Africa I provided support and advice, they are incredibly poor country and people have nothing in some areas, i was so impressed, because sa managed to pull together to make it work.
I am looking after Olympics here in uk, before my move to Qatar later this year... The uk is getting very well prepared.. I am very hopeful that Qatar can be the best... Learning from mistakes of others...
Money can do everything.... Brazil is a big country with a good team but it cant stand world cup accoding to the last reports
the authorities may lift-up the ban of certain activities for a certain time period during the event..! say 3 months... or so. again back to work..
all i can say hope for the best, Qatar is a rich country but I just hope they use their money wisely which for me is a difficult thing to achieve, But still hope is not lost