Contrary to your belief, I know a lot of foreign workers, both Asian and Western, who have been offered opportunities in this country that they could have only dreamed of back in theirs, but unfortunately, only a few acknowledge it and even fewer choose to express gratitude for it.
How many times do I or any other Qatari have to point out that Qatar is not perfect? we Qatari's aren't perfect? that this country is still a 'work in progress' like every other country in the world? that we acknowledge our faults, that we reflect on them and that we try to correct them to the best of our abilities? that we're not the 'bad guys' that many here, either directly or not, make us out to be? ( and you think WHY there aren't many Qataris posting on this site?!)
EVERY country has it's flaws and bad apples and ours is no exception.
Now on to Sheikha Moza. She's not perfect, she's criticised and only god knows her imperfections but SO WHAT??? what this woman alone has done for this tiny country, for the entire region, for the Arab world is PHENOMENAL and nothing short of that! and her help and generosity is not only extended to Arabs! for example, have you ever cosidered what she's done to help international youth? take Education City. I've lost count how many (NON)Qatari students Ive come accross who've been given grants by Qatar Founhdation, headed by Her Higness, to come to Qatar and study in these universities, and NO they are not an "elite" or "special" group of people- They come in all shapes and sizes and from different backgrounds/nationalities. If you don't believe me ask PM or Cornellian for that mstter.
Still not convinced? Have you ever heard of a major charity campaign called "Reach Out TO Asia" headed by Her Higness as well? If not, do a little background check on it and see how many millions of dollars Qataris shell out to help impoverished, poverty-stricken and war-torn countries. And there are also many more local charities that Qataris donate millions and millions to every year, including my family, for the needy. If you don't hear about it, it's because we don't brag about it!
FInally, why is it a problem if Qatari's are afforded certain privilges? if we get given jobs after we graduate then I say GREAT because I don't want to be unemployed in my own country! if they pay me to study then thats even better because it motivates me! if certain "students are richer than the professors" so what?? their parents worked hard and earned that money and, more importantly, it's THEIRS therefore it's noone's business how much money they have! Besides, how do you know how much the professors get paid? do you personally hand out their salaries??
If you think Qatari's are the only "privliged" citizens in the world then you are sadly mistaken.
*Sorry for the lengthy post people. Hope I gave at least some of you something to think about before somneone else on here decides to post generlizing accusations.
Contrary to your belief, I know a lot of foreign workers, both Asian and Western, who have been offered opportunities in this country that they could have only dreamed of back in theirs, but unfortunately, only a few acknowledge it and even fewer choose to express gratitude for it.
How many times do I or any other Qatari have to point out that Qatar is not perfect? we Qatari's aren't perfect? that this country is still a 'work in progress' like every other country in the world? that we acknowledge our faults, that we reflect on them and that we try to correct them to the best of our abilities? that we're not the 'bad guys' that many here, either directly or not, make us out to be? ( and you think WHY there aren't many Qataris posting on this site?!)
EVERY country has it's flaws and bad apples and ours is no exception.
Now on to Sheikha Moza. She's not perfect, she's criticised and only god knows her imperfections but SO WHAT??? what this woman alone has done for this tiny country, for the entire region, for the Arab world is PHENOMENAL and nothing short of that! and her help and generosity is not only extended to Arabs! for example, have you ever cosidered what she's done to help international youth? take Education City. I've lost count how many (NON)Qatari students Ive come accross who've been given grants by Qatar Founhdation, headed by Her Higness, to come to Qatar and study in these universities, and NO they are not an "elite" or "special" group of people- They come in all shapes and sizes and from different backgrounds/nationalities. If you don't believe me ask PM or Cornellian for that mstter.
Still not convinced? Have you ever heard of a major charity campaign called "Reach Out TO Asia" headed by Her Higness as well? If not, do a little background check on it and see how many millions of dollars Qataris shell out to help impoverished, poverty-stricken and war-torn countries. And there are also many more local charities that Qataris donate millions and millions to every year, including my family, for the needy. If you don't hear about it, it's because we don't brag about it!
FInally, why is it a problem if Qatari's are afforded certain privilges? if we get given jobs after we graduate then I say GREAT because I don't want to be unemployed in my own country! if they pay me to study then thats even better because it motivates me! if certain "students are richer than the professors" so what?? their parents worked hard and earned that money and, more importantly, it's THEIRS therefore it's noone's business how much money they have! Besides, how do you know how much the professors get paid? do you personally hand out their salaries??
If you think Qatari's are the only "privliged" citizens in the world then you are sadly mistaken.
*Sorry for the lengthy post people. Hope I gave at least some of you something to think about before somneone else on here decides to post generlizing accusations.