The "individuals" you talk about don't want Qatar to become more "modernised" (sorry couldn't find a better word) because then they will lose the monopoly of business?

I tried to read and understand your initial post, but I was getting confused with the context of the English...

So they don't want co-education or co-ed Govt offices because this takes away from the traditional constraints of Qatar?

I don't take an interest in politics of any country, not even my own, but I am just curious how they see this affecting there "stand" in society.

Apologies if I got the cat by the tail;-P