Some of the comments about Qatar appear a little harsh
In my opinion, Doha is "getting there" in relationship to catching up with Dubai etc. Huge steps have been made in the country.
-Other religions can now be practiced openly.
-Alcohol is allowed in the hotels.
-Immigration (particularly arrivals) is now open and the staff are friendlier than they were. Those that remember the concrete bunker with holes at either end will know what I mean.
-Driving licenses are easier to obtain (you may not agree but they are) as is re-taxing your car.
-The entire process for obtaining a residence permit is much easier.
-Christmas can now be celebrated openly. It was banned in 1983 and QBS were not allowed to play Christmas Carols (even instrumentals). The greeting Merry Crimble had to be substituted for Merry Christmas.
-An athletics meeting with women wearing shorts was unheard of. So was women playing professional tennis in Qatar.
The above are just a few of the changes.
I agree that QBS probably need to improve as I tuned in when I was recently in Abu Dhabi.
Some of the comments about Qatar appear a little harsh
In my opinion, Doha is "getting there" in relationship to catching up with Dubai etc. Huge steps have been made in the country.
-Other religions can now be practiced openly.
-Alcohol is allowed in the hotels.
-Immigration (particularly arrivals) is now open and the staff are friendlier than they were. Those that remember the concrete bunker with holes at either end will know what I mean.
-Driving licenses are easier to obtain (you may not agree but they are) as is re-taxing your car.
-The entire process for obtaining a residence permit is much easier.
-Christmas can now be celebrated openly. It was banned in 1983 and QBS were not allowed to play Christmas Carols (even instrumentals). The greeting Merry Crimble had to be substituted for Merry Christmas.
-An athletics meeting with women wearing shorts was unheard of. So was women playing professional tennis in Qatar.
The above are just a few of the changes.
I agree that QBS probably need to improve as I tuned in when I was recently in Abu Dhabi.