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Alcohol debate shines light on divisions in Qatari society

Alcohol debate shines light on divisions in Qatari society

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Mar 15, 2012
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In the eye of the storm: Hassan Al Thawadi



By James M. Dorsey
Delegates to a high-powered international sports security conference had a glimpse this week of Qatar's internal debate about how far the Gulf state should go in meeting Western and world soccer body FIFA demands that offend conservative segments of Qatari society and the royal family.
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